Hexagram 48: The Well
Hexagram 48, Jing (The Well): a deep, shared source that stays full, pointing to inner resources, community, and keeping what nourishes you in good repair.
- Name
- Jing
- Upper trigram
- Water
- Lower trigram
- Wind
The judgment
Towns may move and change, but the well stays where it is, giving water to anyone who comes. Its supply neither runs out nor overflows. The trouble comes when the rope is too short or the bucket cracks before it reaches the surface. Tend your tools and your connections so that the deep source can actually be drawn up and used.
The image
Water rises up through wood, like moisture drawn up through a plant or a wooden bucket lifted from a well. A wise person encourages others in their work and helps them find ways to support one another.
What it means for you
Jing points to what sustains you at the deepest level: values, wisdom, relationships, and practices that keep you nourished regardless of external change. In a reading today, it may ask whether you are actually drawing from that source, or whether the rope has frayed. Maybe a meaningful practice has fallen away, or you have stopped reaching out to people who once supported you. The hexagram also has a communal side. A well serves everyone, and it needs shared care to stay clean and useful. You may be the well for others right now, offering advice, stability, or encouragement. Ask yourself what nourishes you, how well you are maintaining it, and how you might share it with those around you.
In love
In love, Jing suggests looking at the deeper source of a relationship: shared values, trust, and genuine care. If things feel dry, it may help to return to what first brought you together. Clearing out old resentment can let fresh affection flow again, much like cleaning a neglected well.
Work and money
At work, The Well encourages investing in foundations: training, mentorship, and systems that serve everyone. Your knowledge may be valuable to others, so share it. Make sure your tools and methods are in good order so your skills can actually reach the people who need them.
With changing lines
With changing lines, Jing often describes the state of the well: muddy, neglected, repaired, or flowing freely. These images can show whether your inner source needs cleaning, maintenance, or simply to be used. The new hexagram suggests how things may develop once the water is drawn.
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Questions people ask
What does Hexagram 48 mean?
Jing means the well. It symbolizes a deep and lasting source of nourishment, such as wisdom, community, or spiritual practice. The hexagram encourages you to maintain that source, draw from it regularly, and share it with others. It also gently points out the cost of neglecting the tools that let you reach it.
What does Jing suggest about personal growth?
It suggests that growth depends on returning to what is constant within you, rather than chasing every outside change. Like a well, your core values and insights remain available, but you have to reach down and draw them up. Regular reflection, honest conversation, and practice help keep that source clear.