蹇

本卦象﹕
蹇，利西南。不利東北。利見大人。貞吉。
西南為坤地，代表著平坦之意；東北為艮山，山乃高聳；故表示不平衡、 不調和、有阻滯之意；另上卦坎水為險厄，下卦艮山能阻擋，方得和； 本卦意謂不和協、有難境之象，反宜修身養性，多養柔德，方能排除萬難而得貞祥。

初爻﹕
往蹇來譽。
不心焦的前進。慌忙行事恐會有錯。觀察對方的行動再行事。

二爻﹕
王臣蹇蹇，匪躬之故。
固守本業，不要受利欲引誘。四個月後會有好兆頭出現。

三爻﹕
往蹇來反。
固守內部。會有他人的助力。

四爻﹕
往蹇來運。
退守和友人協力共事較好。

五爻﹕
大蹇明來。
出現協力者，僵局略得以打開。

六爻﹕
往蹇來碩。吉。利見大人。
得以接受援助，幸運逐漸接近。

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英文﹕Chien / Obstruction

Obstruction. The southwest furthers.
The northeast does not further.
It furthers one to see the great man.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
Water on the mountain:
The image of Obstruction.
Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself
And molds his character.

Six at the beginning means: Going leads to obstructions, Coming meets with praise.
Six in the second place means: The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, But it is not his own fault.
Nine in the third place means: Going leads to obstructions; Hence he comes back.
Six in the fourth place means: Going leads to obstructions, Coming leads to union.
Nine in the fifth place means: In the midst of the greatest obstructions, Friends come.
Six at the top means: Going leads to obstructions, Coming leads to great good fortune. It furthers one to see the great man.

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