#40
Deliverance
解 · Xiè
Upper trigram
Lower trigram
Deliverance
解 · Xiè
The Judgment
Deliverance. The southwest furthers. If there is no longer anything where one has to go, return brings good fortune. If there is still something to go, haste brings good fortune.
The Image
Thunder and rain set in: the image of Deliverance. Thus the superior person pardons mistakes and deals leniently with transgressions.
Interpretation
Xiè presents the storm finally discharging: thunder over water dissolves accumulated tension. After the obstruction of Jiǎn comes deliverance. Obstacles dissolve, problems find solutions, and relief arrives like rain after drought. This hexagram announces the crisis has passed and it's time to act quickly to take advantage of new freedom. Don't waste time on revenge or stirring the storm's remains: forgive, advance, and rebuild.
In love
Xiè in love announces the end of a difficult period: reconciliation, mutual forgiveness, or resolution of a conflict that seemed impossible. It's time to leave resentments behind and start anew. Genuine forgiveness is the key that opens the door to love's renewal.
In career
Xiè in work indicates a blocked project finally advances, a problem resolves, or a difficult work situation comes to an end. Act quickly to capitalize on this new freedom. Don't waste time punishing those who caused problems: focus on moving forward.
Advice
Deliverance reminds you that after every storm the sun comes out. Forgive generously, act quickly, and don't look back. Energy spent on revenge or resentment is energy stolen from the future.
Changing lines
The changing lines of Xiè advise on how to handle new freedom: from acting with moderation to quickly eliminating the last vestiges of the problem.