初
初六。遯尾、厲。勿用有攸往。
Retreating too late—danger. Do not venture further.
䷠
Hexagram 33
Retreat (天山遯)
Tenzan-ton / Dùn
Heaven moves away from the mountain—sometimes retreat is best. Wise withdrawal preserves strength.
Judgment
遯。亨。小利貞。
Retreat. Success. Small correctness benefits.
Now is time to step back; wait for the right moment.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。執之用黄牛之革、莫之勝説。
Binding with yellow ox-hide—cannot be loosened. Strong will to stay put.
三
九三。係遯、有疾厲。畜臣妾吉。
Tied in retreat—sickness danger. Keeping dependents is fine; attachments hinder escape.
四
九四。好遯、君子吉、小人否。
Loving retreat—good for the noble, not for the petty. Noble can withdraw cleanly.
五
九五。嘉遯、貞吉。
Excellent retreat—correct and fortunate. A graceful exit.
上
上九。肥遯、无不利。
Rich retreat—nothing is unfavorable. Full withdrawal gains freedom.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Space can help; don’t push closeness.
Work & Career
Consider exit or pivot; cutting losses may be wise.
Health
Rest rather than forcing activity.
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