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Hexagram 12

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Pi · Standstill
Càn palacetam thếRuling line 3Correlate 6

Frequently Asked Questions About Hexagram Pi

What is Hexagram 12, Pi (Standstill)?

Pi (Standstill) is hexagram number 12 of the 64 I Ching hexagrams in King Wen order, formed by Heaven above and Earth below.

How is Hexagram 12 structured?

It is built from two trigrams: Heaven as the upper trigram and Earth as the lower trigram, read as six lines from bottom to top. Changing lines (old yin or old yang) transform it into a related hexagram.

How do I interpret Hexagram 12 when I cast it?

Read the Judgment for the overall situation, then focus on any changing lines, which mark where the situation is shifting. Treat the hexagram as a mirror for reflection rather than a fixed prediction.

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