40. Deliverance
Xiè — Liberation / Release
Trigrams
The Judgment
Deliverance. The southwest furthers. If there is nothing more to do, return brings good fortune. If there is still something to do, haste brings good fortune.
The Image
Thunder above water — a thunderstorm breaks and the air clears. Tension releases. The wise person pardons mistakes and forgives transgressions.
Interpretation
The tension breaks. The obstruction clears. Relief arrives like a thunderstorm that cleanses the heavy, oppressive air. If the problem is fully resolved, return to normal life quickly — don't linger in crisis mode. If there is still work to do, act swiftly while the energy of release is fresh. Either way, this is a time for forgiveness and letting go of grudges.
Advice
The pressure lifts. If the issue is resolved, return to normal immediately. If some work remains, do it quickly while momentum is with you. Forgive old grievances. Don't carry the tension of the past into the cleared space.
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