I Ching Hexagram 52 Changing to Hexagram 23

"Staying Still"   is changing to   "Splitting Apart"

In the transformation pictured above, we can see I Ching hexagram #52 changing to hexagram #23 with a single changing line.

In this transformation, the transition occurs only in the lower trigram during the shift from #52 to #23.

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The beginning hexagram #52 deconstructs into the upper trigram of Mountain on top of an identical lower trigram of Mountain.

The second transformed hexagram, #23, can be broken down into a preserved upper trigram of Mountain on top of a transformed lower trigram of Earth.

The starting hexagram #52:
"Staying Still"

The meaning of hexagram #52

This hexagram suggests finding stillness and peace amidst chaos and motion. The world is constantly in flux. But this hexagram is asking you to call into question the notion that there needs to be movement at all. Staying still in one's heart can be the ultimate destination. The wise person, who has found stillness of mind and heart, will experience no opposition at this time. This is an opportunity to meditate and gain new awareness. You will soon find that you are able to take a breather from the noise of your mind and your life. Out of deep inner stillness comes powerful action.

The changing lines between hexagram 52 and hexagram 23

Changing line #3

"Keeping Hips Still"- Real stillness of mind and emotions cannot be forced. It must be allowed and eased into. "Keeping hips still" refers to an artificial or awkward sense of stillness. This is not living in freedom. The wise person embraces stillness of mind without ever needing to force it. Pure intention of it is enough to induce it.

The future hexagram #23:
"Splitting Apart"

The meaning of hexagram #23

Peeling away, implosion and crumbling down are indicated in this serious hexagram. It is not a time to take new actions or purposely change course. Instead, let change happen through surrender. When the Earth's energy erupts, all one can do is get out of the way and accept this force. Stay alert and conscious. The wise person sees this as an opportunity to shed outdated thoughts, feelings and concerns. Destruction sometimes has value.

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