Obstruction 蹇 Jiǎn

Facing a wall, pause, look within, and seek help from others.

Trigrams: Water over Mountain

The judgement

An obstacle blocks the way ahead. It helps to turn toward easier ground, seek wise counsel, and stay steady rather than charge forward.

The image

Water lies on a steep mountain and cannot flow on. The noble one turns inward and works on their own character.

Light side

The obstacle can be a teacher, showing you where to grow.

Shadow side

Blaming the obstacle, or pushing against it, wastes strength you need.

Drawing Obstruction in a game of Leela

In Leela Atlas you can draw a card from the I Ching when you land on a square. A bridging question links the card to the square, so the card speaks to your own question:

• What is this obstacle inviting you to change in yourself?
• What does "Obstruction" show you about your square?
• If "Obstruction" were advice for your question, what would it say?
• Where do you meet "Obstruction" in your life right now?