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King Wen Order: 2 | Binary: 000000 | Leibniz Order: 1 | Genetic Code: UUU
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THE RECEPTIVE brings about sublime success, Furthering through the perseverance of a mare. If the superior man undertakes something and tries to lead, He goes astray; But if he follows, he finds guidance. It is favorable to find friends in the west and south, To forego friends in the east and north. Quiet perseverance brings good fortune.
坤：元亨，利牝马之贞。君子有攸往，先迷后得主，利西南得朋，东北丧朋。安贞，吉。
Lasting perseverance furthers.
用六：利永贞。
Dragons fight in the meadow. Their blood is black and yellow.
上六：龙战于野，其血玄黄。
A yellow lower garment brings supreme good fortune.
六五：黄裳，元吉。
A tied-up sack. No blame, no praise.
六四：括囊；无咎，无誉。
Hidden lines. One is able to remain persevering. If by chance you are in the service of a king, Seek not works, but bring to completion.
六三：含章可贞。或从王事，无成有终。
Straight, square, great. Without purpose, Yet nothing remains unfurthered.
六二：直，方，大，不习无不利。
When there is hoarfrost underfoot, Solid ice is not far off.
初六：履霜，坚冰至。