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Hexagram 53

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Jian · Development
Cấn palacequy hồnRuling line 3Correlate 6

Frequently Asked Questions About Hexagram Jian

What is Hexagram 53, Jian (Development)?

Jian (Development) is hexagram number 53 of the 64 I Ching hexagrams in King Wen order, formed by Wind above and Mountain below.

How is Hexagram 53 structured?

It is built from two trigrams: Wind as the upper trigram and Mountain 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 53 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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