Hexagram 47 Line 6: 上六
Position: Line 6 (Upper Trigram)上六 —Yin ⚋ (Broken)Register: regretFamous Line
Classical Chinese Text
上六 困于葛藟。于臲卼。曰動悔有悔。征吉。
困于葛藟
Wilhelm Translation
He is oppressed by creeping vines. He moves uncertainly and says, 'Movement brings remorse.' If one feels remorse over this and makes a start, Good fortune comes.
Commentary
Oppressed by creeping vines, moving uncertainly. You say 'movement brings remorse'—but if you feel remorse over this hesitation and make a start, good fortune comes. These bonds are easily broken; grasp the situation and decide.
When This Line Changes
If Line 6 changes, Hexagram 47 Kun (Oppression) transforms into Hexagram 6 Song (Conflict).
Parent Hexagram
Oppression
Kun困 (47)
Lake (兌) over Water (坎)
Upper Trigram: ☱ Lake | Lower Trigram: ☵ Water