Hexagram 39
蹇 Jiǎn
Obstruction
坎
Kan — Abysmal
Water · Middle Son
艮
Gen — Keeping Still
Mountain · Youngest Son
Obstruction. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers one to see the great person. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Water on the mountain: the image of Obstruction. Thus the superior person turns their attention to themselves and molds their character.
Going leads to obstructions, coming meets with praise.
The ruler's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, but it is not their own fault.
Going leads to obstructions; hence they come back.
Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to union.
In the midst of the greatest obstructions, friends come.
Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to great good fortune. It furthers one to see the great person.