Hexagram 52: Decrease
山泽损
sacrificereductionsimplification
Meaning & Interpretation
The mountain above the lake — decrease. Less is more now. Voluntary sacrifice and simplification bring unexpected gain.
Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram
Mountain (Gen / 艮)
Lower Trigram
Lake (Dui / 兑)
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