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Hexagram 59

Dispersion

风水涣 · 涣 · Huàn  |  Wind over Water

Wind moves over water; dissolve rigidity and reunite what scattered.

DissolutionReunionFlexibilityRenewal
Upper trigram
巽 · Wind
Lower trigram
坎 · Water

The Judgment

“Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers.”

The Lines

Six at the beginningHe brings help with the strength of a horse. Good fortune.
Nine in the second placeAt the dissolving, he hurries to his support. Regret vanishes.
Six in the third placeHe dissolves his own self. No regret.
Six in the fourth placeHe dissolves the factions. Supreme good fortune. From the dissolution a mound arises — something no ordinary mind could conceive.
Nine in the fifth placeHe scatters his great proclamations like sweat. He dissolves the pretensions of the royal residence. No blame.
Nine at the topHe dissolves the danger of blood, keeps far off, and departs. No blame.

Line texts are an original modern translation of the classical Zhou Yi (public domain).

Meaning

Wind disperses the surface of the water, breaking up what was frozen or hardened. This is the dissolving of barriers, egotism, and estrangement.

Guidance

Dissolve hardness and division gently; reunite people and renew flow around a shared center.

When This Hexagram Appears

Breaking down rigidity, misunderstanding, or stagnation to restore cooperation and movement.

FAQ about Hexagram 59

What does Hexagram 59, Dispersion, mean?

Dispersion (风水涣, hexagram 59 of the I Ching). Wind disperses the surface of the water, breaking up what was frozen or hardened. This is the dissolving of barriers, egotism, and estrangement.

What is the Judgment of the Dispersion hexagram?

The Judgment reads: “Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers.” Wind moves over water; dissolve rigidity and reunite what scattered.

What guidance does Hexagram 59 offer?

Dissolve hardness and division gently; reunite people and renew flow around a shared center.

When does the Dispersion hexagram apply?

Breaking down rigidity, misunderstanding, or stagnation to restore cooperation and movement.

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