火澤睽
Core Insight
火澤睽 — Hexagram 38
Opposition. Small matters can still go forward when the parties differ. Do not force unity; understand the difference, and let small things bridge what large things cannot.
The Image
上火下澤，睽；君子以同而異。
The Image of Opposition: allow difference inside shared purpose. Treat the image as practical discipline, not decoration: let it shape the next concrete choice.
Shifting lines
初爻
At the beginning of Opposition, 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 Opposition. 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 Opposition. 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.