Hexagram 2
坤 Kūn
The Receptive
receptivitydevotionyieldingearthEarth
Upper Trigram
坤
Kun — Receptive
Earth · Mother
Lower Trigram
坤
Kun — Receptive
Earth · Mother
The Judgment
The Receptive brings about sublime success, furthering through the perseverance of a mare.
The Image
The earth's condition is receptive devotion. Thus the superior person who has breadth of character carries the outer world.
The Lines
Initial
When there is hoarfrost underfoot, solid ice is not far off.
2
Straight, square, great. Without purpose, yet nothing remains unfurthered.
3
Hidden lines. One is able to remain persevering. If by chance in the service of a ruler, seek not works but bring to completion.
4
A tied-up sack. No blame, no praise.
5
A yellow lower garment brings supreme good fortune.
Top
Dragons fight in the meadow. Their blood is black and yellow.