初
初六。无咎。
No blame. Simple release at the start.
䷧
Hexagram 40
Deliverance (雷水解)
Raisui-kai / Xiè
Thunder over water—tension breaks. After hardship, release arrives.
Judgment
解。利西南。无所往、其來復、吉。有攸往、夙吉。
Release. Favorable southwest. If you have nowhere to go, returning brings good fortune. If you do go, early going is good.
Let go of knots; timely action or timely return both bring relief.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。田獲三狐、得黃矢、貞吉。
Hunting yields three foxes and yellow arrows—correctness brings fortune. Remove crafty trouble and gain tools.
三
六三。負且乘、致寇至、貞吝。
Carrying burdens while riding invites bandits—upright yet brings shame. Mixed signals attract trouble.
四
九四。解而拇、朋至斯孚。
Releasing the toes—friends arrive and trust forms. Small freeing invites allies.
五
六五。君子維有解、吉、有孚于小人。
The noble has release—good fortune. Even the petty feel sincere. Broad relief.
上
上六。公用射隼于高墉之上、獲之、无不利。
Shooting the falcon atop the high wall—you take it; nothing unfavorable. Remove the last threat.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Problems ease; communicate openly to clear air.
Work & Career
Resolve issues decisively; early moves favored.
Health
Relief after strain; continue care to prevent relapse.
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