Deliverance
解 (Jiě)
Hexagram #40
Hexagram Structure
Upper Trigram
Thunder
Lower Trigram
Water
Core Essence
Keywords
Meaning
Represents liberation from difficulties and the importance of forgiveness.
Guidance
Embrace liberation and release. Forgive others and yourself to move forward freely.
Classical Texts
Judgment
Deliverance. The southwest furthers. If there is no longer anything where one has to go, return brings good fortune. If there is still something where one has to go, hastening brings good fortune.
解：利西南，无所往，其来复吉。有攸往，夙吉。
Image
Thunder and rain set in: the image of Deliverance. Thus the superior man pardons mistakes and forgives misdeeds.
雷雨作，解；君子以赦过宥罪。
Hexagram Story & Origin
The Deliverance hexagram symbolizes the joy of liberation and release. 'Jie' means to untie and release, like spring thunder melting ice. Liu Bei's three visits to the thatched cottage to invite Zhuge Liang, solving the talent problem, embodies the wisdom of the Jie hexagram. The Jie hexagram teaches us: problems always have solutions; the key is finding the right method and suitable people.
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