Huan · Dispersion
涣卦 · 风水涣
- Scattering
- Dissolving barriers
- Reuniting
- Refocusing
The Judgment
Hwan intimates that (under its conditions) there will be progress and success. The king goes to his ancestral temple; and it will be advantageous to cross the great stream. It will be advantageous to be firm and correct.
亨，王假有庙。利涉大川，利贞。
The Image
The wind moves over the water: dispersion. The ancient kings, in the same way, made offerings to the Supreme and built temples.
风行水上，涣。先王以享于帝，立庙。
Plain-language reading
Your situation
Your team, relationship or inner world may be growing scattered: people out of sync, goals blurred, energy spread thin. Huan is wind over water, scattering ripples in every direction, a symbol of dispersion. But wind can also scatter ice; dispersion is also a chance to dissolve barriers.
Where to put your effort
Find a core that can bring everyone back together: a shared belief, value or goal. Actively dissolve the tensions and barriers that have built up, and break down cliques. The same applies to yourself: gather your scattered attention and bring it back to what you truly care about.
Four areas of life
- Career
- Your luck is turning; things fall into place naturally.
- Wealth
- With divine blessing, wealth flows freely.
- Family
- Prayer brings blessing; a good match comes of itself.
- Health
- A serious condition; recovery may be very hard.
Health notes come from traditional texts and are cultural reference only. If you feel unwell, please see a doctor.
The six lines
Read from the bottom up: the first line is at the bottom, the top line is at the top. Open each line for details.
Nine in the second placeThe second line, undivided, shows its subject, amid the dispersion, hurrying to his contrivance (for security). All occasion for repentance will disappear.Moving
九二：涣奔其机，悔亡。
Image：Hurrying to his support in dispersion: he gets what he wishes.
- Career
- Your path is smooth; wishes come true.
- Wealth
- Trade in goods goes as you hoped.
- Family
- Scattered first, then reunited; the woman is older than the man.
- Health
- Furrowed brows; a good doctor can help.
Nine in the fifth placeThe fifth line, undivided, shows its subject amidst the dispersion issuing his great announcements as the perspiration (flows from his body).Moving
九五：涣汗，其大号涣，王居，无咎。
Image：The king's dwelling, no blame: the position is right.
- Career
- A balanced, upright position; everything goes well.
- Wealth
- Moderate words and actions bring profit naturally.
- Family
- A wealthy, respected family; a distinguished son-in-law is certain.
- Health
- A good sweat will cure it.
Nine at the topThe topmost line, undivided, shows its subject disposing of (what may be called) its bloody wounds, and going and separating himself from its anxious fears. There will be no error.Moving
上九：涣其血，去逖出，无咎。
Image：Dispersing his blood: keeping far from harm.
- Career
- Your luck flows freely; no need to worry.
- Wealth
- Trade goes smoothly and wealth comes.
- Family
- Avoid conflict; a sign of marrying far away.
- Health
- Stagnant energy and blood; clear it and you will recover.
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Judgment and line texts from the public-domain translation by James Legge (1882). Readings by DeepHeart AI.
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