2. Passivity · 坤 上六
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In practice
It's not the time to lead; it's the time to follow. Trying to take a leading position now will bring retaliation on you that affects everyone.
The poetry
Dragons fight in the open country. Their blood is dark and yellow.
上六：龍戰于野，其血玄黃。
象曰：龍戰于野，其道窮也。
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