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既濟 63 · Jì Jì · After Completion
Water over Fire — upper Kǎn 坎 (deep, dangerous, flowing); lower Lí 離 (clinging, radiant, clarifying)
Hexagram 63, After Completion (Jì Jì, 既濟), is Water over Fire. Water over fire. Balance achieved; every line in its place.
The situation
Water over fire. Balance achieved; every line in its place.
The counsel
Success in small things now. Beware disorder at the end; stay attentive.
The six lines
Line 1 — Braking the wheels; tail in the water. No blame.
Line 2 — The woman loses her carriage curtain. Do not chase; seven days.
Line 3 — Conquering the Devil’s Country after three years. Do not use the petty.
Line 4 — The finest clothes turn to rags. Be careful all day.
Line 5 — The eastern neighbour slaughters an ox; the western neighbour’s small offering is truer.
Line 6 — Head in the water. Danger.