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Hexagram:
28. Critical Mass
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Drawn as
Energy
Duality
Trigram
Dynamic
Polarity
Upper Trigram
Lake
Youngest Daughter
Immature Yin
Lower Trigram
Wind
Eldest Daugther
Immature Yin
6
5
4
3
2
1
Yin
Yang
Yang
Yang
Yang
Yin
Feminine
Masculine
Masculine
Masculine
Masculine
Feminine
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English Name
Chinese Name
Hanzi
Pinyin
Action
Hexagram:
卦 Guà
28. Critical Mass
大過
dà guò
Adjust
Hidden Influence:
互卦 Hu Guà (nuclear)
Underlying Cause:
綜卦 Zong Guà (reverse)
01. The Creative
27. Nourishing Vision
乾
qián
頤
yí
Initiate
Nurture
Expression:
Also known as:
I unite forces
Reaching the Tipping Point, Overcoming the Load, Crossing the Threshold, Breaking Free, Turning Point, Surpassing Limits, Moment of Crisis, Pressure for Change, Time of Transformation, Confronting Overload
Affirmation:
I embrace change with courage and resilience, transforming challenges into powerful opportunities for growth and renewal.
Image (Legge):
The lake rises above the trees: the image of Preponderance of the Great. Thus the superior man, when he stands alone, is unconcerned, and if he has to renounce the world, he is undaunted.
Judgement (Legge):
Preponderance of the Great. The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. Success.
Overall meaning:
Signifies a time when things have reached a tipping point, and the pressure of accumulated forces demands decisive action or change. It represents a situation where the weight of challenges, responsibilities, or tensions has become too great to bear without transformation. This hexagram suggests that the existing structures or patterns can no longer support the load, and continuing as before is not sustainable. It is a call to recognize the urgency of the moment, to act with courage, and to create a new path forward that can better withstand the demands being placed upon it.
Embrace the need for change when circumstances become overwhelming, rather than resisting or ignoring the signs of strain. It advises finding creative and bold solutions, allowing for flexibility and innovation to replace what is no longer viable. By acknowledging the critical nature of the situation and responding with insight and strength, you can prevent collapse and instead turn a potential crisis into an opportunity for renewal and growth. This is a time to be proactive, to break free from limitations, and to build a more resilient and balanced foundation for the future.
Quotes:
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Binary Number Created:
011110
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