#48
The Well (井)
Jǐng
Renewable resource for the community.
Source: Our commentary · editorial-en-v1
Lower trigram: Wind (巽 Xùn) — gentle penetration
Upper trigram: Water (坎 Kǎn) — danger and depth
Judgment — our commentary
The well serves the village. Maintain shared resources; clear the mud so water stays drinkable.
The six lines
Line 1
The Well: begin quietly. Renewable resource for the community shows first as a small, careful step rather than a public claim.
Reflection: What smallest faithful step is available now?
Line 2
The Well: gather allies or resources. Keep renewable resource for the community practical—test one move before scaling.
Reflection: What support makes the next step safer?
Line 3
The Well: work intensifies. Stay honest about fatigue so renewable resource for the community does not tip into rash force.
Reflection: Where should you pause before pushing harder?
Line 4
The Well: a fork appears. Choose the option that keeps integrity even if it is slower.
Reflection: Which choice can you fully own?
Line 5
The Well: your stance influences others. Model renewable resource for the community without pressuring people to mirror you.
Reflection: How can you lead without dominating?
Line 6
The Well: close the cycle. Soften excess, keep the lesson, and do not cling to the peak.
Reflection: What deserves a clean ending rather than a cling?