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