47 / 22 Oppression (Exhaustion)
Confining, Enforced Waiting
(49->47->04->22)

"K'UN : enclose, restrict, limit; oppressed; impoverished; distress; afflicted, exhausted, disheartened, weary. The ideogram: an enclosed tree" ERANOS p516

Image :

"[With containment comes intensity] : Confining.
One is induced to follow fate to free one's will."

In a context of containment we utilise itensity.

Commentary

In hexagram 47 one is not in a position to do anything about existing ideologies. One therefore needs to control(limit) one's attitude. Develop a facade until times change. This is more a behavioural facade than that of 22, in that we are penned in. In the ideogram this is symbolized by a tree closely surrounded by a fence. This implies forcing (Stimulating) the roots to go deep, a form of external control on the 'free will' of the tree. Another word for this situation is imprisonment. Contextually, we develop from the pressure of following a path (10) and getting the order incorrect (64), leading to enforced waiting. The positive side is the sinking of roots into the context and so integrating oneself into the environment.

The Traditional Single Changing Line Comments:

Line 1 -

"One's seat is so confined it is like a stump of wood. [Withdrawing into himself]. For three years he sees no one." [Initial exposure to oppression can cause withdrawal, self reflection]

Line 2 -

"Confined, one tends to drink. Officials come from all sides. Advantageous. Take advantage of making offerings else suffer exposure to dangers. No harm in this." [Approach/defer]

Line 3 -

"So confined, one becomes as if a stone. Reaching out for thistles [Not feeling what one touches - dangerous]. Entering one's house, one even fails to see one's spouse[ Not seeing what one loves]." [Locked inside oneself]

Line 4 -

"Ambling along, one seems to be confined as if a metal chariot. Regret, but things are completed." [Strong defenses need to be overcome]

Line 5 -

"Publicly dishonoured and physically punished, as well as being oppressed by officialdom, a dignified approach leads to better times. Advantageous to make an offering (give thanks)." [Difficulties overcome]

Line 6 -

"One's confinement has outgrown itself. Things are becoming hazardous. [However one believes that] any remorse [shown] is [itself] remorse. It is favourable to correct this [mode of thought - the influence of waiting is over. It is time to break free.]"

Extended Commentary

The raw context from which the situation derives is described by hexagram 10 conduct(treading). It passes through hexagram 64 Mis-sequencing befor reaching here.

Transformative methods

By introducing this hexagram as context, you can change a state described by any other hexagram into a state described by hexagram 06. To make a state associated with another hexagram transform into this state, introduce hexagram 06 as context.

It is important to remember that, when using transformative methods, the more lines requiring change, the more energy required when attempting to introduce a different context. It may therefore be of benefit to work on existing changing lines and achieve your goal in steps rather than attempt, for example, a six-line change all at once.

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