初
初六。謙謙君子、用渉大川、吉。
Repeated modesty lets you even cross a great river—thorough humility overcomes hardship.
䷎
Hexagram 15
Modesty (地山謙)
Chizan-ken / Qiān
The mountain humbly beneath the earth shows modesty that elevates. Lowering yourself brings true rise.
Judgment
謙。亨。君子有終。
Modesty. Success. The noble finishes well.
Those who stay humble prosper; lowering oneself leads to later elevation.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。鳴謙、貞吉。
Natural, unforced modesty. Staying correct is fortunate; inner humility is recognized.
三
九三。労謙、君子有終、吉。
Working hard yet modest—the noble sees things through and gains good fortune.
四
六四。无不利、撝謙。
Modesty in action brings nothing but benefit; quiet conduct makes all go well.
五
六五。不富以其鄰、利用侵伐、无不利。
Even without wealth, neighbors help the humble. Acting when needed brings benefit.
上
上六。鳴謙、利用行師、征邑国。
Famed modesty empowers your forces, but keep campaigns within your domain.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
A modest attitude charms; honor your partner.
Work & Career
Humility earns trust; avoid showing off and build steady results.
Health
Do not overestimate strength; listen to your body.
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