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HEXAGRAM 24

Turning Back

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Returning

Return brings success. Movement is cyclic and natural, arising spontaneously without force at the turning point of light.

Thunder within the earth. Solstice requires closing passes and resting to reinforce life energy that is renewing itself.

Changing LinesπŸ”—

Line 1 β˜…πŸ”—

Ruling line. Return from a short distance; put aside faintly evil thoughts immediately before they take root in the mind.

Line 2πŸ”—

Quiet return. Put aside pride and follow the example of good men to make self-mastery easier.

Line 3πŸ”—

Repeated return indicates inner instability and shifting desires; danger exists, but an inclination to overcome remains.

Line 4πŸ”—

Walking among inferior people but choosing to turn back alone due to a spiritual connection with a good friend.

Line 5πŸ”—

Noblehearted return. Look within, examine yourself, and make a firm resolve to confess your faults openly.

Line 6πŸ”—

Missing the return due to blind obstinacy brings inner and outer misfortune, ending in great defeat for years.