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59. Huan | Dispersion

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Huan / Dispersion: The Huan hexagram is broadly favorable. With rightful authority it can support major undertakings such as crossing broad waters, and it is best to keep to what is upright.

This is the judgment of Huan (Dispersion), setting the overall situation and guiding principle for the whole hexagram. “crossing the great river” suggests undertaking a difficult but meaningful passage; “constancy” means holding to what is correct over time.

First Six: At the beginning, use strong, reliable means to pull through; this is favorable and propitious.

The first line is the lowest position, where a situation is just beginning and its strength is still forming. “auspicious” indicates a favorable direction.

Second Nine: Move with timing and release what needs to be released. Regret is removed.

The second line often suggests a central and emerging position: no longer hidden, but not yet in command. “regret” or “difficulty” points to trouble caused by an ill-measured action.

Third Six: One disperses oneself from entanglement and remains free of blame. This brings a state without later remorse.

The third line stands at the end of the lower trigram, where effort and pressure increase and caution becomes important. “regret” or “difficulty” points to trouble caused by an ill-measured action.

Fourth Six: Disperse the group and great good comes. The pattern of dispersion is unusual and beyond ordinary understanding.

The fourth line enters the upper trigram and marks a threshold between holding back and advancing. “auspicious” indicates a favorable direction.

Fifth Nine: A great urgency is dispersed with strenuous effort. The central authority is restored, and there is no blame.

The fifth line is near the honored position, where influence can be exercised if power remains aligned with what is right. “no blame” means avoiding fault, not necessarily winning great success.

Top Nine: One sheds blood and leaves far away, withdrawing from danger. In this there is no blame.

The top line is the end of the hexagram's movement, often warning about excess, culmination, or the need to change course. “no blame” means avoiding fault, not necessarily winning great success.

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