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訟 6 · Sòng · Conflict
Heaven over Water — upper Qián 乾 (creative, strong, initiating); lower Kǎn 坎 (deep, dangerous, flowing)
Hexagram 6, Conflict (Sòng, 訟), is Heaven over Water. Heaven and water moving apart. Dispute, contention; you may be right, but pressing the point harms.
The situation
Heaven and water moving apart. Dispute, contention; you may be right, but pressing the point harms.
The counsel
Meet halfway. Do not push to the bitter end; seek a fair mediator and be willing to stop early.
The six lines
Line 1 — Drop the matter early. A little talk, then peace.
Line 2 — You cannot win this one. Withdraw; no blame.
Line 3 — Live on what you have already earned; work without claiming.
Line 4 — Turn back, accept the situation, and find peace.
Line 5 — A just judge is present. Good fortune through fairness.
Line 6 — Winning by force. The prize will be taken away again and again.