Hexagram 40
Deliverance - Jie
解
Meaning and Overview
The upper trigram of the Jie hexagram is Zhen, representing thunder; the lower trigram is Kan, representing water. The Image says: 'Thunder and rain arise; this is Deliverance.' The hexagram statement of Jie shares with that of Jian (Obstruction) the phrase 'Favorable in the southwest,' indicating that Jie also benefits from the direction of the Kun hexagram in the southwest, because going to the southwest 'brings the multitude,' gaining popular support, which is auspicious.
Chinese Interpretation
《解》卦上卦为震为雷，下卦为坎为水，象辞说：“雷雨作，解。”《解》卦的卦辞与《蹇》卦有相同的地方，都是“利西南”，可见《解》卦也利于在《坤》卦西南一方，因为去西南方，“往得众也”，会得到群众拥护，吉。
Line Interpretations
These passages include the core hexagram statement, the six moving line texts, and traditional commentary where available. Read them as layered guidance: the early lines describe the root of the situation, while later lines reveal development, pressure, and outcome.
利西南；无所往，其来复，吉；有攸往，夙吉。
有利于追击西南方逃跑的敌人；敌人走投无路，返回来向我们投降，吉祥。有部分人逃跑了，我们早做了追击的准备，吉祥。
Favorable in the southwest. If there is nowhere to go, let them return, and it will be auspicious. If there is somewhere to go, hasten early, and it will be auspicious.
It is favorable to pursue the enemy fleeing to the southwest. If the enemy has no way out and returns to surrender, it is auspicious. If some have fled, and we have prepared early to pursue them, it is auspicious.
初六，无咎。
初六爻，不会有过错。
The first six, divided: No blame.
The first six line: There will be no fault.
九二，田获三狐，得黄矢，贞吉。
九二爻，田猎时猎获了三只野狐狸，并且还获得金黄色的金属箭头，坚守正道，吉祥。
The second nine, undivided: In hunting, he catches three foxes and obtains a yellow arrow. Perseverance brings good fortune.
The second nine line: In the hunt, he captures three wild foxes and also obtains a golden metal arrowhead. Persisting in the right path brings good fortune.
六三，负且乘，致寇至，贞吝。
六三爻，背负着财物却反而乘坐在马车上，自己不小心招来了强盗抢劫，非常遗憾。
The third six, divided: Carrying a burden on his back and yet riding in a carriage, he attracts robbers. Perseverance leads to regret.
The third six line: Carrying valuables on his back yet riding in a carriage, he carelessly attracts robbers. It is very regrettable.
九四，解而拇，朋至斯孚。
九四爻，解开捆绑你手脚的绳索，朋友来了，无比信任你。
The fourth nine, undivided: Loosen your thumb. Friends come and trust you.
The fourth nine line: Untie the ropes binding your hands and feet. Friends come and trust you completely.
六五，君子维有解，吉，有孚于小人。
六五爻，君子能够宽恕小人，赦过宥罪，让小人能够改过自新，吉祥，获得了小人的信任。
The fifth six, divided: The noble man brings about deliverance. Good fortune. He shows sincerity to the petty man.
The fifth six line: The noble man can forgive the petty man, pardon his faults and crimes, allowing him to reform. Good fortune, and he gains the petty man's trust.
上六，公用射隼于高墉之上，获之，无不利。
上六爻，王公站在高高的城墙上，用弓箭射杀凶禽隼鸟，射了下来，获得了隼鸟，无所不利。
The top six, divided: The duke shoots a falcon on the high wall. He captures it. Nothing unfavorable.
The top six line: The duke stands on the high city wall and shoots a fierce falcon with his bow and arrow. He brings it down and captures it. Nothing is unfavorable.