The judgement
It is hexagram 47 of the I Ching, formed by the Water trigram below and the Lake one above: six lines, three for each trigram. Oppression is a lake without water: exhaustion. Whoever remains sincere in the void is not cursed. Words do not convince: being does.
Trigrams
- Lower
- 坎 Water
- Upper
- 兌 Lake
What it means today
You are tired; resources are missing. Do not fake energy. Reduce, stay true, wait for the lake to fill.
Classic image
A lake without water. The noble person stakes life in order to follow their own will.
Love
In love, couple fatigue. Say “we are empty,” not “you no longer love me.” Shared rest.
Work
At work, burnout. Stop the heroism. A limit today saves the craft.
Relationships
In relationships, do not pretend to be brilliant. Whoever stays beside your emptiness is an ally.
Decisions
Do not launch. Choose dignified survival. A small yes to rest is the right decision.
Related hexagrams
Frequently asked questions
- What does hexagram 47 Oppression represent?
- Oppression combines Water (lower) and Lake (upper). It is a symbolic key for reflecting on the present moment.
- How do I get a personalized reading?
- Use the interactive oracle with the three-coin method: moving lines make each consultation unique.
- Does this page quote Wilhelm?
- No. The text is original prose by the Aurapure team — not a specific classical translation.
- What are moving lines?
- Lines valued 6 or 9 in the cast. They show where the situation is changing and produce a second hexagram.
- How is the figure read?
- Bottom to top. The lower trigram is lines 1–3, the upper is lines 4–6.