38. Opposition
Kuí — Opposition / Estrangement
Trigrams
The Judgment
Opposition. In small matters, good fortune.
The Image
Fire above lake — fire flames upward, water flows downward. Two daughters living together with wills that diverge. Different natures, opposite directions.
Interpretation
You face opposition or estrangement. Two forces or people move in opposite directions, and forcing them together will not work. But opposition is not always bad — it reveals different perspectives that, when recognized, can enrich understanding. Grand reconciliation may not be possible now, but small, careful steps toward understanding can succeed. Don't try to solve the big conflict; solve the small pieces.
Advice
Accept the opposition rather than fighting it. Focus on small areas of agreement rather than trying to resolve the whole conflict. Different perspectives have value. Small steps toward understanding succeed where grand gestures fail.
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