地山謙
Core Insight
地山謙 — Hexagram 15
Modesty creates a path through. The high makes itself low, the low rises naturally. Carrying things through is fortunate; pride at this stage destroys the work.
The Image
地中有山，謙；君子以裒多益寡，稱物平施。
The Image of Modesty: reduce excess, support insufficiency, and distribute attention fairly. Treat the image as practical discipline, not decoration: let it shape the next concrete choice.
Shifting lines
初爻
At the beginning of Modesty, keep the move small. Clarify the real question before seeking momentum.
二爻
A steadier position appears. Accept help, test the facts, and choose the next step that can be repeated.
三爻
Pressure rises in Modesty. Do not make the tension theatrical; name the risk and reduce the unnecessary load.
四爻
The situation nears a threshold. Recheck motives, adjust the method, and avoid forcing a premature outcome.
五爻
This is the governing line of Modesty. Act from the clearest principle and make the decision useful to others.
上爻
The pattern is reaching its limit. Complete what can be completed, release excess, and prepare for the next change.