第12卦
天地否
Standstill
Hexagram 12 of the I Ching is 天地否 (Standstill). Heaven and earth do not meet — standstill. The noble withdraws to nurture virtue and avoid harm. Retreat and refine yourself.
Lines, bottom to top: yin, yin, yin, yang, yang, yang
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Upper: 天(Heaven)Lower: 地(Earth)
Meaning
Heaven and earth do not meet — standstill. The noble withdraws to nurture virtue and avoid harm.
Counsel
Retreat and refine yourself.
Outlook
- Work
- Stagnation; do not launch new ventures.
- Relationships
- Hearts drift; do not fear silence.
- Health
- Qi stagnation and low mood.
Questions about this hexagram
- What does hexagram 12 (天地否) mean?
- Heaven and earth do not meet — standstill. The noble withdraws to nurture virtue and avoid harm.
- What does 天地否 counsel?
- Retreat and refine yourself.
- What does 天地否 say about work?
- Stagnation; do not launch new ventures.
- What does 天地否 say about relationships?
- Hearts drift; do not fear silence.
- What does 天地否 say about health?
- Qi stagnation and low mood.
- Which trigrams make up hexagram 12?
- Upper trigram 天 (Heaven) over lower trigram 地 (Earth).
For cultural experience and reference only. Not intended as a basis for any decision.