Modesty — Détail — 64 Hexagrammes Divination

兑宫Élément金N°15

Qian (La Modestie) — Terre sur Montagne. Une haute montagne cachée dans la terre. Ceux qui ont une vraie force restent modestes.

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Trait 1：谦谦君子，用涉大川，吉。
Modest among the modest — crossing great rivers brings good fortune. Face the greatest tasks with deepest humility.

Trait 2：鸣谦，贞吉。
Proclaiming modesty — staying upright brings good fortune. Let your humility be known and felt.

Trait 3：劳谦，君子有终，吉。
Hardworking and modest — a good ending, auspicious. Diligence paired with humility brings lasting success.

Trait 4：无不利，撝谦。
Nothing unfavorable — express modesty. Remain humble in all circumstances; no harm comes.

Trait 5：不富以其邻，利用侵伐，无不利。
Not enriched at neighbors' expense — favorable for campaign. Do not compare; act on your own terms.

Trait 6：鸣谦，利用行师，征邑国。
Proclaiming modesty — favorable to discipline your own domain. Humility is not weakness; act when needed.