#38
Opposition (睽)
Kuí
Divergence; seek small common ground.
Source: Our commentary · editorial-en-v1
Lower trigram: Lake (兑 Duì) — joyous openness
Upper trigram: Fire (离 Lí) — clarity and clinging
Judgment — our commentary
Opposition need not be enmity. Seek small common tasks while differences remain.
The six lines
Line 1
Opposition: begin quietly. Divergence; seek small common ground shows first as a small, careful step rather than a public claim.
Reflection: What smallest faithful step is available now?
Line 2
Opposition: gather allies or resources. Keep divergence; seek small common ground practical—test one move before scaling.
Reflection: What support makes the next step safer?
Line 3
Opposition: work intensifies. Stay honest about fatigue so divergence; seek small common ground does not tip into rash force.
Reflection: Where should you pause before pushing harder?
Line 4
Opposition: a fork appears. Choose the option that keeps integrity even if it is slower.
Reflection: Which choice can you fully own?
Line 5
Opposition: your stance influences others. Model divergence; seek small common ground without pressuring people to mirror you.
Reflection: How can you lead without dominating?
Line 6
Opposition: close the cycle. Soften excess, keep the lesson, and do not cling to the peak.
Reflection: What deserves a clean ending rather than a cling?