HEXAGRAM 6 

LITIGATION

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KEY WORD:    COMPLAINT 

MESSAGE:      AN EMPTY VICTORY

 

MAIN COMMENTARY

 

Hexagram 6 signifies  a dispute that leads to litigation. There is no trust and no honesty. The goal should be to avoid litigation and seek to compromise.  If legal action is taken and it goes to court it will not succeed because the opponent is too strong. The case will not be won.  The issue could also be about a grievance, as in being wronged or offended and there is bad feelings and resentment. The goal should be to avoid litigation and seek harmony. It's to your advantage to eliminate the dispute and seek a compromise. If the conflict escalates it will lead to confrontation. Think twice before taking action. 

 

You are acting out of internal conflict and you have a tendency for drama and to escalate things and it can lead to disputes; that is the root of the problem. The best way to reduce conflict is to treat others as part of the family. Otherwise to go through with litigation is unfavourable and unsuccessful. It's advantageous to see a lawyer or someone with authority and not start an uncertain and risky project or undertaking on your own initiative.

 

You feel conflicted inside. It’s causing feelings of insecurity and uncertainty and your trust is obstructed by a rigid and determined opponent and if this continues litigation will ensue. You need to be observant and cautious and consider all the details because the opponent is powerful. You need to seek an expert adviser or lawyer who has the authority to make a fair judgement and settle the dispute by meeting the opponent halfway before taking any legal action. 

 

Concerning relationships it shows contention with an argumentative person. It’s fraught with insecurities problems and doubts. Here we have a person who is quarrelsome rigid and stubborn. It could be you or someone else. Think twice before getting involved.

 

HEXAGRAM 6

CONTENTION

 

LINES ANALYSIS

 

LINE 1

This is the beginning of conflict. There is an inclination for compromise. Things can be cleared up if you talk face to face and show consideration for each others views. Don't engage in conflict and drag this out instead clear up the misunderstanding. There might be some gossip and criticism but eventually things will turn out well.

 

LINE 2

Do not escalate this contention. What you have can still be secured if you can avoid confrontation. Even if you are right you won't be able to get justice. It is not to your best interests to get involved in this conflict. The opponent is too strong. It’s to your best interest to leave immediately to avoid being blamed. You are not seeing things clearly and you will just create more problems for yourself. 

 

LINE 3

Do not get involved in power struggles and arguments over who will benefit and profit out of this. Just continue doing what you are doing without seeking rewards and recognition. Litigation is not what the other person has in mind and you need to change your legal mindset and stop your grievances. 

 

LINE 4

You cannot proceed with litigations and you are unable to complain because the other party is not interested in getting involved. You cannot win this conflict. You find inner peace once you change your attitude and accept the situation. Change your antagonistic quarrelsome approach regain your composure and seek harmonious relations.

 

LINE 5

It’s in your favour to compromise. You need to act in a just and impartial manner.  A powerful person is able to settle a legal dispute in an ethical way.

 

LINE 6

The analogy of an official who is demoted three times in one day is given to describe the consequences of a quarrelsome person who insists on winning the argument for the sake of arguing. You win but it’s an empty victory because your methods don't deserve respect.