Dispersion

䷺ Kan below, Xun above

The Book of Changes

The Huan Hexagram: Supreme success. The king arrives at the ancestral temple. It is favorable to cross the great river. It is favorable to maintain perseverance.

First Six: Using strong horses for rescue brings good fortune.

Second Nine: In times of dispersion, he hurries to the side table; regret disappears.

Third Six: He disperses his own self; no regret.

Fourth Six: He disperses his clique; supreme good fortune. After dispersion, they gather like a mound, which is beyond common people's imagination.

Fifth Nine: He issues great commands like perspiration; he disperses the king's dwelling; no misfortune.

Top Nine: He disperses his blood and tears, departs and goes far away; no misfortune.

Commentary on the Tuan

The Huan Hexagram signifies success. The firm line comes forward and is not exhausted; the yielding line obtains its proper place in the outer position and works in harmony with the superior. "The king arrives at the ancestral temple" means the king is in the central and correct position. "It is favorable to cross the great river" means by riding on a wooden boat, there is achievement.

Commentary on the Xiang

Wind moves over water: this is the image of the Huan Hexagram. The ancient kings, in accordance with this, offered sacrifices to the Lord on High and established ancestral temples.

The good fortune of the First Six comes from compliance.

"Hurrying to the side table" in times of dispersion means his wish is fulfilled.

"Dispersing his own self" means his aspiration is directed outward.

"Dispersing his clique, supreme good fortune" means it is bright and upright.

"The king's dwelling has no misfortune" means he is in the proper position.

"Dispersing his blood and tears" means he distances himself from disaster.