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Standstill
Hexagram 12 of 64 · Pǐ
Stagnation and blocked flow
The classic text
In EnglishStagnation and blocked flow. Seeking recognition now only drains you
Original text · Judgement (卦辭)否之匪人，不利君子貞，大往小來
Original text · Image (象辭)天地不交，否；君子以儉德辟難，不可榮以祿
TrigramsUpper Heaven ☰ · Lower Earth ☷
Original text · Judgement (卦辭)否之匪人，不利君子貞，大往小來
Original text · Image (象辭)天地不交，否；君子以儉德辟難，不可榮以祿
TrigramsUpper Heaven ☰ · Lower Earth ☷
What to do
Carry out
1. Withdraw and conserve 2. Live simply 3. Wait for the turn
Be careful
Seeking recognition now only drains you