It's time to correct the mistakes made in the past. Now you can not control events, you will have to re-plan your goals and outline other ways to achieve them. Trying to move forward in the same direction will only bring disappointment and trouble. Right now you can only achieve success in small things. In relationships with others - if possible, try to avoid participating in any activities.

your wish

Your wish will most likely not come true, at least in the near future.

Explanation of the hexagram

full explanation of the 38th hexagram → Kui: Discord

Explanation of each feature

explanation of the features of the hexagram from bottom to top

If the family is arranged incorrectly, i.e. if, first of all, its head does not develop the necessary qualities in itself, if the family is left to itself, then discord inevitably arises in it, i.e. the situation discussed here. This hexagram is commented on from the next side. The trigrams that make it up, according to the family symbolism of the Book of Changes, denote the middle daughter and the youngest daughter, i.e. two women. As Chinese commentators say, two women cannot live in peace in the same house, discord necessarily arises between them. Of course, and in such an environment, something can be done, but these are only insignificant small things. Therefore, the text here speaks of small deeds that can be favorable. On the other hand, this image, regardless of the symbolism of the family, is also considered by commentators as follows: the upper trigram here is fire, which can rise, move upward; the lower trigram here is a reservoir, it is characterized by movement in depth, i.e. way down. Thus, a gap occurs between the upper and lower trigrams, which is most clearly expressed in the 12th hexagram. As there was disintegration, so here there is discord. Therefore, in the text we read: Discord. Happiness in small things.

During discord, the best thing is not to take part in it, leaving events to flow by themselves and, without interfering with them, wait until the situation is over and something can be done. It is enough to see this discord, and the very contemplation of it and the understanding of its quality will make it possible to direct one's activity in such a way that it does not lead to a bad result. So, it is enough to see an evil person as exactly evil in order to understand how one should behave towards him, and thereby protect oneself from his actions. In this sense, the text says: In the beginning is a strong trait. Repentance will disappear. When you lose a horse, don't chase it. He will return himself. If you see an evil person, there will be no blasphemy.

The passive wait-and-see position that must be taken here does not exclude the possibility of meeting with the higher, for it may also find itself in such a backwater, which is an atmosphere of discord. The fact that this meeting is possible here is explained by commentators through the image of the correspondence between the second position and the fifth, which is characterized by the quality of softness and suppleness in the context of this hexagram, i.e. the quality of gracious indulgence. In this sense, one has to understand the aphorism of the text: A strong feature is in second place. You will meet the gentleman in the alley. There will be no bullshit.

The third position, located between the second and fourth, inclines a person to the fact that he pays more attention to them than he should. It is precisely here that one should not pay attention to the actions of the environment, i.e. second and fourth positions, which, competing with each other, represent this discord. On the contrary, if a person paid attention to the influence from the outside, to the arguing parties, then this would mean that he stopped at this position, while it is precisely from this position that he needs to leave. This would mean that he was deprived of the possibility of moving forward, or, in other words, he subjected himself to execution. In order to overcome this, one must think that in this situation the person himself is innocent, the beginning of this situation is not in his power, and only by his correct behavior can he achieve that the end of this situation will be made the way it is necessary for him. The text wraps it up in the following images: Weak trait in third place. You will see that the cart is pulling back and its ox is being detained. The man's hair and nose are cut off. The beginning is not in your power, but the end is in your power.

The first position was characterized by the desire to let events flow as they flow. Therefore, the forces of the first position do not have any influence on the rest of the events. And the fourth position, which, according to the law of correspondences, could only be supported by the first, is indicated by the symbol of the one who is left all alone in the time of discord. Here one should not so much count on support from the first position, but on a connection with the one who is symbolized in the next position. Of course, this situation can be called terrible, but if the connection with the higher is true, then even in loneliness the necessary strength will be found to overcome discord. The text says here: Strong trait in fourth place. Discord and loneliness. If you meet a great man and if the relationship with him is true, then although this is a terrible situation, there will be no blasphemy.

The fifth position, finally, leads to the fact that a way out of the situation of discord is outlined. Therefore, with the right action on it, there will be nothing to repent of. In addition, the fifth position here can find support in the person who is represented by the second trait. If it is at a certain distance from the given person and two features separate them, like a partition, the "skin", about which the text speaks, then nevertheless, by virtue of correspondence, this obstacle can be removed. And the best thing, with the full development of the forces needed to overcome discord, is to step out of this situation. In this case, you have to understand the text: Weak trait in fifth place. Repentance will disappear. This accomplice will bite through the skin. If you speak, then what kind of blasphemy can there be?

In the sixth position, i.e. at the apogee of discord, discord appears before a person in all its strength, in all its filth and ugliness. If a person is here and takes some actions against him, then he can soon be convinced that these actions are futile, because discord, like a false relationship between people, is devoid of substantiality. Such a person will see that these are not genuine, and therefore impermanent relationships between people. Therefore, if he takes any actions against discord, he will soon realize that these actions are unnecessary, because the situation should pass by itself. There could be a complete reunification of the warring parties. But still, discord itself, personified in the image of a robber, still continues to operate here. But its action is such that, by virtue of the end of this situation, the tense atmosphere must be discharged, as if a thundercloud should pour rain. In this sense, the Book of Changes says: Above is a strong trait. Discord and loneliness. You will see a pig covered in mud. You will see that demons fill the whole chariot. First draw the bow against it, and then lay it aside. If not for the robber, there would be a marriage. If, speaking, you meet the rain, then there will be happiness.

There is some level of alienation. For example, when siblings get married, they move away as their devotion goes to new families. While they will remain close enough to deal with problems and share minor interests, they will not be able to pursue big projects together. Simply put, when people drift away—even for the most natural reasons—their points of view, values, and interests diverge.

Different natures and interests bring opposition into the world of human affairs. If the opposition drifts in alienation and enmity, then it does not give good results. But when opposition takes the form of healthy competition, or when it is only part of the natural order of things and is recognized as such, relationship success is still possible.

When divergent interests make a situation seem stagnant or unhelpful, remember that there are always creative possibilities inherent in polarity. One of them recalls the interaction of opposites, yin and yang, which is fundamental to life itself. And, as the Tao symbol illustrates, yin and yang have the seed of another living within them.

When opposition has its roots in matters of principle, stick to your integrity and individuality. Let go of vulgar people who don't share your values. For both individuals and companies, one of the indicators of growth is the quality of competition.

Line interpretation:

Line 1 (bottom line)

Trying to correct rifts caused by small misunderstandings can lead to situations similar to those of a man whose horse has run away from the barn. If a person runs after a horse in a futile attempt to capture him, the horse runs faster and further. But if the man just comes home, the matter will be settled quite easily, because the horse will return to the barn when he is hungry or thirsty. Let go and resolve petty disputes; and let the other person come back on its own. Going over the edge in petty disputes can lead you to further improve your goal, but make the reconciliation process more difficult. Caution is justified against negative people who may have imposed themselves on you, perhaps their appearance in your life is an accidental misunderstanding. In this case, active intervention is likely to generate hostility and cause more problems. The best course of action for now is to just endure them until they eventually go away on their own.

This is a difficult time to meet people in your circle with whom you have misunderstandings. However, if you have a chance to meet "by chance", there may be an opportunity to compromise, provided that there is an inner closeness between you. This can only happen if you let go of distrust and allow yourself to be open to the other's feelings.

This is Murphy's Law line: "Everything that could go wrong, went wrong." Sometimes it may seem that the universe is against you, but when the opposition to progress reaches its climax, a discovery soon happens. When luck is out, the best strategy might be to team up with someone whose luck is better than yours right now. With the right attitude and perseverance, luck eventually returns.

If you find yourself in a group of people with whom you have little in common, the seeds of opposition can turn into personal isolation. In such circumstances, the ideal solution is to find someone with whom you share deep interests and whom you can trust. Through the acquisition of a good friend or partner, internal opposition can be overcome.

When someone with sincere intentions seems against you at first, look deeper. Perhaps you have misjudged this person, or that you have somehow made a mistake in your own views or behavior. In this world sincere people should meet openly: how can that be a mistake?

Line 6 (top line)

Alienation can arise from the inability to clearly perceive the world. Overly defensive people often attribute sinister motives to others, even to those who would be their friends. This kind of thinking leads to isolation. All that is needed to reverse this cycle is to observe the world more closely, without prejudice, and be honest about the possible mistakes you make about yourself. This will lead to an increase in self-esteem, which can damage the very root of the problem. Those who think well of others tend to feel good about themselves, and vice versa.

Canonical text

Small things bring happiness.

1. Repentance will disappear. (When) you lose a horse, do not chase him: (he) will return himself. If you see an evil person, there will be no blasphemy.
2. If you meet the master in a back street, there will be no blasphemy.
3. You will see that the cart is pulled back and its bull is detained. The man's hair and nose are cut off. Not (in your) power the beginning, but (in your) power the end.
4. Discord and loneliness. (If) you meet a great husband (and if) the connection with him is true, (then - although this is) a dangerous (position), there will be blasphemy.
5. Repentance will disappear. This (your) accomplice will bite through the skin. If you speak, what kind of blasphemy can there be?
6. Discord and loneliness. You will see a pig covered with mud, (you will see that) demons fill the whole chariot. First draw the bow (against this, a) then lay it aside. (If) not a robber, (there would be a marriage). (If) speaking, you meet the rain, then (there will be) happiness.

If the family is arranged incorrectly, i.e. if, first of all, its head does not develop the necessary qualities in itself, if the family is left to itself, then discord inevitably arises in it, i.e. the situation discussed here. This hexagram is commented on from the next side. The trigrams that make it up, according to the family symbolism of the Book of Changes, denote the middle daughter and the youngest daughter, i.e. two women. As Chinese commentators say, two women cannot live in peace in the same house, discord necessarily arises between them. Of course, and in such an environment, something can be done, but these are only insignificant small things. Therefore, the text here speaks of small deeds that can be favorable. On the other hand, this image, regardless of the symbolism of the family, is also considered by commentators as follows: the upper trigram here is fire, which can rise, move upward; the lower trigram here is a reservoir, it is characterized by movement in depth, i.e. way down. Thus, there is a gap between the upper and lower trigrams, which is most clearly expressed in the 12th hexagram. As there was disintegration, so here there is discord. Therefore, in the text we read: Discord. Happiness in small things.

1

During discord, the best thing is not to take part in it, leaving events to flow by themselves and, without interfering with them, wait until the situation is over and something can be done. It is enough to see this discord, and the very contemplation of it and the understanding of its quality will make it possible to direct one's activity in such a way that it does not lead to a bad result. So, it is enough to see an evil person as exactly evil in order to understand how one should behave towards him, and thereby protect oneself from his actions. In this sense, the text says: In the beginning is a strong trait. Repentance will disappear. When you lose a horse, don't chase it. He will return himself. If you see an evil person, there will be no blasphemy.

2

The passive wait-and-see position that must be taken here does not exclude the possibility of meeting with the higher, for it may also find itself in such a backwater, which is an atmosphere of discord. The fact that this meeting is possible here is explained by commentators through the image of the correspondence between the second position and the fifth, which is characterized by the quality of softness and suppleness in the context of this hexagram, i.e. the quality of gracious indulgence. In this sense, one has to understand the aphorism of the text: A strong feature is in second place. You will meet the gentleman in the alley. There will be no bullshit.

3

The third position, located between the second and fourth, inclines a person to the fact that he pays more attention to them than he should. It is precisely here that one should not pay attention to the actions of the environment, i.e. second and fourth positions, which, competing with each other, represent this discord. On the contrary, if a person paid attention to the influence from the outside, to the arguing parties, then this would mean that he stopped at this position, while it is precisely from this position that he needs to leave. This would mean that he was deprived of the possibility of moving forward, or, in other words, he subjected himself to execution. In order to overcome this, one must think that in this situation the person himself is innocent, the beginning of this situation is not in his power, and only by his correct behavior can he achieve that the end of this situation will be made the way it is necessary for him. The text wraps it up in the following images: Weak trait in third place. You will see that the cart is pulling back and its ox is being detained. The man's hair and nose are cut off. The beginning is not in your power, but the end is in your power.

4

The first position was characterized by the desire to let events flow as they flow. Therefore, the forces of the first position do not have any influence on the rest of the events. And the fourth position, which, according to the law of correspondences, could only be supported by the first, is indicated by the symbol of the one who is left all alone in the time of discord. Here one should not so much count on support from the first position, but on a connection with the one who is symbolized in the next position. Of course, this situation can be called terrible, but if the connection with the higher is true, then even in loneliness the necessary strength will be found to overcome discord. The text says here: Strong trait in fourth place. Discord and loneliness. If you meet a great man and if the relationship with him is true, then although this is a terrible situation, there will be no blasphemy.

5

The fifth position, finally, leads to the fact that a way out of the situation of discord is outlined. Therefore, with the right action on it, there will be nothing to repent of. In addition, the fifth position here can find support in the person who is represented by the second trait. If it is at a certain distance from the given person and two features separate them, like a partition, the “skin”, about which the text speaks, then nevertheless, by virtue of correspondence, this obstacle can be eliminated. And the best thing, with the full development of the forces needed to overcome discord, is to step out of this situation. In this case, you have to understand the text: Weak trait in fifth place. Repentance will disappear. This accomplice will bite through the skin. If you speak, then what kind of blasphemy can there be?

6

In the sixth position, i.e. at the apogee of discord, discord appears before a person in all its strength, in all its filth and ugliness. If a person is here and takes some actions against him, then he can soon be convinced that these actions are futile, because discord, like a false relationship between people, is devoid of substantiality. Such a person will see that these are not genuine, and therefore impermanent relationships between people. Therefore, if he takes any actions against discord, he will soon realize that these actions are unnecessary, because the situation should pass by itself. There could be a complete reunification of the warring parties. But still, discord itself, personified in the image of a robber, still continues to operate here. But its action is such that, by virtue of the end of this situation, the tense atmosphere must be discharged, as if a thundercloud should pour rain. In this sense, the Book of Changes says: Above is a strong trait. Discord and loneliness. You will see a pig covered in mud. You will see that demons fill the whole chariot. First draw the bow against it, and then lay it aside. If not for the robber, there would be a marriage. If, speaking, you meet the rain, then there will be happiness.

In the external - Cohesion and clarity, in the internal - Resolution and joy. For people with weak consciousness in this situation there is nothing unfavorable. But for those who have it more developed, the predetermined end of the internal process, despite the predominance of Yang both in internal and external, the favorableness of this situation is very doubtful.

Haislip interpretation

This hexagram says that now your life is deprived of harmony. It seems to you that everyone around you find fault with you, they are set up aggressively. Even the most insignificant events piss you off. Pull yourself together, do not be nervous, the situation will change soon. Sympathetic people are hard to find now. Some woman gets on your nerves. Control your words, actions, and do not take on anything new. Those events, things that are currently in the field of your interests, in fact, do not at all correspond to your true desires.

Small things bring happiness.

1. Repentance will disappear. (When) you lose a horse, do not chase him: (he) will return himself. If you see an evil person, there will be no blasphemy.
2. If you meet the master in a corner, there will be no blasphemy.
3. You will see that the cart is being pulled back and its bull is being detained. The man's hair and nose are cut off. Not (in your) power the beginning, but (in your) power the end.
4. Discord and loneliness. (If) you meet a great man (and if) the connection with him is true, (then - although this is) a dangerous (situation), there will be blasphemy.
5. Repentance will disappear. This (your) accomplice will bite through the skin. If you speak, what kind of blasphemy can there be?
6. Discord and loneliness. You will see a pig covered with mud, (you will see that) demons fill the whole chariot. First draw the bow (against this, a) then lay it aside. (If) not a robber, (there would be a marriage). (If), speaking, you meet the rain, then (there will be) happiness.

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If the family is arranged incorrectly, i.e. if, first of all, its head does not develop the necessary qualities in itself, if the family is left to itself, then discord inevitably arises in it, i.e. the situation discussed here. This hexagram is commented on from the next side. The trigrams that make it up, according to the family symbolism of the Book of Changes, denote the middle daughter and the youngest daughter, i.e. two women. As Chinese commentators say, two women cannot live in peace in the same house, discord necessarily arises between them. Of course, and in such an environment, something can be done, but these are only insignificant small things. Therefore, the text here speaks of small deeds that can be favorable. On the other hand, this image, regardless of the symbolism of the family, is also considered by commentators as follows: the upper trigram here is fire, which can rise, move upward; the lower trigram here is a reservoir, it is characterized by movement in depth, i.e. way down. Thus, a gap occurs between the upper and lower trigrams, which is most clearly expressed in the 12th hexagram. As there was disintegration, so here there is discord. Therefore, in the text we read: Discord. Happiness in small things.
1
During discord, the best thing is not to take part in it, leaving events to flow by themselves and, without interfering with them, wait until the situation is over and something can be done. It is enough to see this discord, and the very contemplation of it and the understanding of its quality will make it possible to direct one's activity in such a way that it does not lead to a bad result. So, it is enough to see an evil person as exactly evil in order to understand how one should behave towards him, and thereby protect oneself from his actions. In this sense, the text says: In the beginning is a strong trait. Repentance will disappear. When you lose a horse, don't chase it. He will return himself. If you see an evil person, there will be no blasphemy.
2
The passive wait-and-see position that must be taken here does not exclude the possibility of meeting with the higher, for it may also find itself in such a backwater, which is an atmosphere of discord. The fact that this meeting is possible here is explained by commentators through the image of the correspondence between the second position and the fifth, which is characterized by the quality of softness and suppleness in the context of this hexagram, i.e. the quality of gracious indulgence. In this sense, one has to understand the aphorism of the text: A strong feature is in second place. You will meet the gentleman in the alley. There will be no bullshit.
3
The third position, located between the second and fourth, inclines a person to the fact that he pays more attention to them than he should. It is precisely here that one should not pay attention to the actions of the environment, i.e. second and fourth positions, which, competing with each other, represent this discord. On the contrary, if a person paid attention to the influence from the outside, to the arguing parties, then this would mean that he stopped at this position, while it is precisely from this position that he needs to leave. This would mean that he was deprived of the possibility of moving forward, or, in other words, he subjected himself to execution. In order to overcome this, one must think that in this situation the person himself is innocent, the beginning of this situation is not in his power, and only by his correct behavior can he achieve that the end of this situation will be made the way it is necessary for him. The text wraps it up in the following images: Weak trait in third place. You will see that the cart is pulling back and its ox is being detained. The man's hair and nose are cut off. The beginning is not in your power, but the end is in your power.
4
The first position was characterized by the desire to let events flow as they flow. Therefore, the forces of the first position do not have any influence on the rest of the events. And the fourth position, which, according to the law of correspondences, could only be supported by the first, is indicated by the symbol of the one who is left all alone in the time of discord. Here one should not so much count on support from the first position, but on a connection with the one who is symbolized in the next position. Of course, this situation can be called terrible, but if the connection with the higher is true, then even in loneliness the necessary strength will be found to overcome discord. The text says here: Strong trait in fourth place. Discord and loneliness. If you meet a great man and if the relationship with him is true, then although this is a terrible situation, there will be no blasphemy.
5
The fifth position, finally, leads to the fact that a way out of the situation of discord is outlined. Therefore, with the right action on it, there will be nothing to repent of. In addition, the fifth position here can find support in the person who is represented by the second trait. If it is at a certain distance from the given person and two features separate them, like a partition, the “skin”, about which the text speaks, then nevertheless, by virtue of correspondence, this obstacle can be eliminated. And the best thing, with the full development of the forces needed to overcome discord, is to step out of this situation. In this case, you have to understand the text: Weak trait in fifth place. Repentance will disappear. This accomplice will bite through the skin. If you speak, then what kind of blasphemy can there be?
6
In the sixth position, i.e. at the apogee of discord, discord appears before a person in all its strength, in all its filth and ugliness. If a person is here and takes some actions against him, then he can soon be convinced that these actions are futile, because discord, like a false relationship between people, is devoid of substantiality. Such a person will see that these are not genuine, and therefore impermanent relationships between people. Therefore, if he takes any actions against discord, he will soon realize that these actions are unnecessary, because the situation should pass by itself. There could be a complete reunification of the warring parties. But still, discord itself, personified in the image of a robber, still continues to operate here. But its action is such that, by virtue of the end of this situation, the tense atmosphere must be discharged, as if a thundercloud should pour rain. In this sense, the Book of Changes says: Above is a strong trait. Discord and loneliness. You will see a pig covered in mud. You will see that demons fill the whole chariot. First draw the bow against it, and then lay it aside. If not for the robber, there would be a marriage. If, speaking, you meet the rain, then there will be happiness.

Confrontation, discord; turning a conflict into a creative contradiction with the help of conscious actions.

Name

Kui (Discord): divide, resist, move in different directions; discord, conflict; distant, remote; hostility, anger; astronomical opposition; complete opposite on the same coordinate axis.

figurative row

Happiness in small things.

This is a time of discord and confrontation. People are moving in different directions. Adapt to circumstances and do not impose your will; then the path will be open. Turn conflicts into creative contradictions. Discord implies alienation. You are confronted with the outside, the foreign, the unfamiliar. By separating things from each other, you can see the basis for putting them together. For example, Heaven and Earth oppose each other, but act together. The masculine is opposite to the feminine, but their goals often coincide. The whole host of beings is different, but they are engaged in similar things. Look at what separates people and unites them. This will help to comprehend the essence of true greatness.

Outer and Inner Worlds: Fire and Water (Fog)

The conflict between inner form and outer radiance is maintained in a creative balance.

Hidden Feature:

Discord and confrontation contain a hidden possibility of liberation from the accumulated tension.

Subsequence

When the path of the household is exhausted, discord inevitably sets in. Realizing this resolves the contradiction.

Definition

Discord means that which is outside.

Symbol

Fire above, mist below. discord.
The noble person (in equal measure) reconciles and divides.

Hexagram lines

Nine first

Repentance will disappear.
When you lose a horse, don't chase it. He will return himself.
If you see an evil person, there will be no blasphemy.

Don't solve your problems with a cavalry charge. What you have lost will come back on its own. Do not take part in violent conflicts. It is enough to see the essence of a bad person in order to protect yourself from his actions.

Nine second

You will meet the gentleman in the alley.
There will be no bullshit.

You have an important meeting with someone who will help and guide you on the right path. This is not an accident.

Six third

You will see that the cart is pulled back and the ox is detained.
The man's hair and nose are cut off.
The beginning is not in your power, but the end is in your power.

You pay more attention to events than they deserve. As a result, you are marking time and losing strength. What is happening is not your fault, but you can put an end to it.

Nine fourth

Discord and loneliness.
If you meet a great man and if the relationship with him is true,
Although it is terrible, it will not be blasphemy.

In solitude and solitude, you meet with a higher power. If the connection with her is true (that is, the connection in spirit), then you will find the strength to overcome discord in yourself. The situation is difficult, but no one will condemn you for what you have done.

Six fifth

Repentance will disappear.
This accomplice will bite through the skin.
If you speak, then what kind of blasphemy can there be?

Your troubles and sorrows disappear. The person met in the second position bites through the skin - that is, cuts through the partition and restores your connection with the outside world. You are filled with new strength. This time is favorable for decisive action and a way out of a situation of discord.

Top nine

Discord and loneliness.
You will see a pig covered in mud.
You will see demons filling the chariot.
Draw the bow first, then lay it aside.
If not for the robber, there would be a marriage.
If, speaking, you meet the rain, then there will be happiness.