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Dispersion

涣 (Huàn)

Hexagram #59

Hexagram Structure

6
Yin Line
5
Yang Line
4
Yin Line
3
Yin Line
2
Yang Line
1
Yang Line

Upper Trigram

Wind

Lower Trigram

Water

Core Essence

Keywords

dissolutiondispersionrenewalspirituality

Meaning

Represents the dissolution of rigid structures to allow for renewal and spiritual growth.

Guidance

Allow old structures to dissolve when necessary. This creates space for renewal and growth.

Classical Texts

Judgment

Dispersion. Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers.

涣：亨。王假有庙，利涉大川，利贞。

Image

The wind drives over the water: the image of Dispersion. Thus the ancient kings sacrificed to the Lord and built temples.

风行水上，涣；先王以享于帝立庙。

Hexagram Story & Origin

The Dispersion hexagram symbolizes scattering and regathering. 'Huan' means dispersion and scattering, like ice and snow melting. But after dispersion often comes new gathering. The Huan hexagram teaches us: sometimes scattering is for better gathering; we should seek new opportunities in dispersion and prepare for reunion in separation.

Detailed Analysis

**Hexagram Composition:** Upper Trigram: Wind Lower Trigram: Water **Judgment Analysis:** Dispersion. Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers. 涣：亨。王假有庙，利涉大川，利贞。 **Image Wisdom:** The wind drives over the water: the image of Dispersion. Thus the ancient kings sacrificed to the Lord and built temples. 风行水上，涣；先王以享于帝立庙。 **Modern Application:** In today's society, the wisdom of Dispersion can guide us: • Allow old structures to dissolve when necessary. This creates space for renewal and growth. • Keywords: dissolution, dispersion, renewal, spirituality • Core Concept: Represents the dissolution of rigid structures to allow for renewal and spiritual growth.

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