坤
The Receptive
Le Réceptif
Kūn
Upper trigram
Earth
Lower trigram
Earth
The Judgment
The Receptive accomplishes sublime success, furthered by the perseverance of a mare.
The Image
The state of the earth is receptive docility. Thus the noble person carries the outer world with the breadth of their nature.
Meaning
Receptivity, welcome, patience. Strength comes from the ability to receive and accompany movement rather than to force it.
The six lines
Line 1 (bottom)
When one treads on hoarfrost, solid ice is not far off.
Line 2
Straight, square, great. Without purpose, nothing that is not favorable.
Line 3
Hidden lines. One may be persevering. If by chance one serves a king, seek not works, but complete.
Line 4
Sack tied. No blame, no praise.
Line 5
Yellow lower garment. Sublime fortune.
Line 6 (top)
Dragons fighting in the meadow. Their blood is black and yellow.