䷦
Hexagram #39
䷦ 蹇 · Obstruction
Jiǎn
Contents
卦象组成 · Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram (上卦)
☵
坎
Water / The Abysmal
Lower Trigram (下卦)
☶
艮
Mountain / Keeping Still
卦辞 · Judgement
利西南，不利东北；利见大人，贞吉。
Obstruction. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers to see the great man. Perseverance brings good fortune.
《周易》— Zhouyi / Book of Changes
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Classical Text
- Registry ID:
- zhouyi-ctext
- Scope:
- Hexagram judgments and line statements are labeled as classical Zhouyi text.
- Reference:
- https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/zh
象辞 · Image
山上有水，蹇；君子以反身修德。
Water on the mountain: The image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself and molds his character.
现代释义 · Modern Interpretation
上卦坎（水），下卦艮（山）。此卦强调陷与止的配合，提示在变化中找到稳固的立场。古辞曰「利西南，不利东北；利见大人，贞吉。」，可理解为在灵活与应变时仍需保持清晰边界。
Dao Oracle 解读边界— Dao Oracle Interpretation Policy
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Dao Oracle Interpretation
- Registry ID:
- dao-oracle-interpretation-policy
- Scope:
- Modern guidance is Dao Oracle reflective interpretation, not a direct classical quotation or professional advice.
应用场景 · Application Scenarios
事业与决策
适合评估当前策略是否兼顾陷与止，在推进与稳固之间取得平衡。
关系与合作
提醒在合作中保持止的基础，并用陷的方式推进共识。
身心与节奏
适用于调整节奏与情绪管理：灵活与应变时，记得保持清晰边界。
爻辞 · Line Texts
初六
(Initial Six)往蹇，来誉。
Going leads to obstructions, coming meets with praise.
小象: 往蹇来誉，宜待也。
六二
(Six in Second)王臣蹇蹇，匪躬之故。
The King's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, but it is not his own fault.
小象: 王臣蹇蹇，终无尤也。
九三
(Nine in Third)往蹇，来反。
Going leads to obstructions; hence he comes back.
小象: 往蹇来反，内喜之也。
六四
(Six in Fourth)往蹇，来连。
Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to union.
小象: 往蹇来连，当位实也。
九五
(Nine in Fifth)大蹇，朋来。
In the midst of the greatest obstructions, friends come.
小象: 大蹇朋来，以中节也。
上六
(Six at Top)往蹇，来硕，吉；利见大人。
Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to great good fortune. It furthers one to see the great man.
小象: 往蹇来硕，志在内也。
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Start a Reading实用指导 · Practical Guidance
蹇卦象征前路重重阻碍，水在山上——前方险阻难行。卦辞"利西南，不利东北；利见大人，贞吉"指出：应选择平易的方向（西南为坤，平坦），避开险峻的方向（东北为艮，山阻）；同时寻找贤能之人帮助。象辞"君子以反身修德"是核心教导——遇到外在障碍时，首先反省自身、修养品德。九五"大蹇，朋来"揭示了最重要的启示：在最困难的时候，志同道合的朋友会出现帮助你。蹇卦不是绝境，而是考验品格和智慧的时刻。
Obstruction depicts water atop the mountain — the path ahead is blocked and perilous. The judgment advises "the southwest furthers, the northeast does not; it furthers to see the great man." Seek the easier path (southwest/Kun/level ground), avoid the treacherous one (northeast/Gen/mountains), and find capable helpers. The Image delivers the core teaching: "the superior man turns his attention to himself and molds his character" — when facing external obstacles, first examine and improve yourself. The fifth line, "in the greatest obstructions, friends come," reveals the key insight: at the deepest difficulty, allies will appear. Obstruction is not a dead end but a test of character and wisdom.
场景解读 · Scenario Interpretations
感情姻缘
Love & Relationships感情方面，蹇卦代表关系遇到明显障碍——可能是外在条件不允许、家人反对或距离阻隔。不要硬闯，而是反思自身不足、寻求长辈或朋友的建议和帮助。绕路比硬走更快到达。
In love, Obstruction represents clear barriers — external conditions, family opposition, or distance. Don't force through. Reflect on your own shortcomings and seek advice from elders or friends. Taking a detour reaches the destination faster than forcing the direct path.
事业发展
Career事业方面，蹇卦明确表示项目或职业发展受阻。此时不宜正面冲击障碍，而应"利西南"——选择较容易的替代方案。同时"利见大人"——寻找有能力的贵人提携或合作。
Career-wise, Obstruction clearly indicates projects or professional development are blocked. Don't charge head-on at barriers. "The southwest furthers" — choose easier alternatives. "It furthers to see the great man" — find capable mentors or collaborators to help.
财运
Wealth钱财议题中，蹇卦可作为受阻时的绕行和求助的象义参考。它适合用来整理资源、节奏和风险感，不构成投资建议，也不判断收益。
For money questions, Obstruction can be read as a symbol of detours and support when blocked. Use it to reflect on resources, timing, and risk awareness; it is not financial advice or an outcome forecast.
健康
Health健康相关问题中，蹇卦可作为困难阶段的慢行和支持资源的反思线索。它适合用来观察作息、压力和自我照护，不构成医疗建议，也不判断病程。
For health-related reflection, Obstruction can be read as a symbol of slower movement and support during difficulty. Use it to notice routines, stress, and self-care; it is not medical advice or diagnosis.
常见问题 · FAQ
蹇卦代表什么？
What does the Obstruction hexagram represent?
蹇卦代表前进道路上的重重障碍。山上有水，行路艰难。但此卦并非绝望——它教导我们选择正确的方向（避难趋易）、寻找帮手（利见大人）、反省自身（反身修德），困难中必有转机。
Obstruction represents serious obstacles on the path ahead. Water on the mountain makes travel difficult. But it's not hopeless — it teaches choosing the right direction (avoid difficulty, seek ease), finding helpers (see the great person), and self-reflection (mold your character). Within difficulty, there is always a turning point.
蹇卦说"利西南不利东北"是什么意思？
What does "southwest furthers, northeast does not" mean?
西南方对应坤卦，象征平坦、柔顺的方向；东北方对应艮卦，象征山阻、险峻。实际意义是：遇到障碍时选择较平易的解决路径，避免硬碰硬。比喻要灵活变通、避开困难而非强行突破。
Southwest corresponds to Kun (level, yielding); northeast corresponds to Gen (mountainous, blocked). The practical meaning: when facing obstacles, choose the easier path rather than brute-forcing through. Be flexible and adaptive, circumventing difficulty rather than crashing through it.
蹇卦中"大蹇朋来"是什么意思？
What does "in great obstruction, friends come" mean?
九五爻"大蹇，朋来"说明在最艰难的时刻，志同道合的朋友和帮手会出现。这是蹇卦最令人鼓舞的信息——只要坚守正道、保持品德，困境中自有贵人相助。你并不是一个人在战斗。
The fifth line "in the greatest obstruction, friends come" means that at your most difficult moment, like-minded friends and helpers will appear. This is Obstruction's most encouraging message — as long as you maintain integrity and character, help will come in times of trouble. You are not fighting alone.
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