初
初六。拔茅茹、以其彙、貞吉亨。
Pulling up grasses with their roots—acting together. Upright and fortunate even in standstill.
䷋
Hexagram 12
Standstill (天地否)
Tenchi-hi / Pǐ
Heaven and earth separate—communication breaks down. Progress halts.
Judgment
否。否之匪人，不利君子貞，大往小來。
Standstill. Not humans but forces separate; not beneficial for the noble to push. The great departs, the small arrives.
Retreat and maintain integrity; conserve strength until conditions change.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。包承。小人吉；大人否，亨。
Bearing and containing. Good for the small person; for the great, standstill—but success in holding steady.
三
六三。包羞。
Enclosing shame. Endure embarrassment quietly.
四
九四。有命、无咎、疇離祉。
There is a mandate—no blame; companions depart for blessing. Obey higher order.
五
九五。休否、大人吉。其亡其亡、繫于苞桑。
Resting in standstill—the great person is fortunate. Though loss looms, tie yourself to tough mulberry roots. Hold firm.
上
上。傾否；先否後喜。
Standstill toppled. First obstruction, later joy. The block will turn.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Coldness or distance—do not force closeness now.
Work & Career
Projects stall; avoid big moves, maintain essentials.
Health
Watch for stagnation—gentle movement and rest help.
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