 | The present is embodied in Hexagram 6 - Sung (Conflict):
Though there is sincerity in one's contention, he will yet meet with
opposition and obstruction. If he cherish an apprehensive caution, there
will be good fortune. If he prosecute the contention to the bitter end,
there will be evil. It will be advantageous to see the great man. It
will not be advantageous to cross the great stream. |
| The
first (bottommost) line, divided, shows its subject not perpetuating
the matter about which the contention is. He will suffer the small
injury of being spoken against, but the end will be fortunate. |
| The
second line, undivided, shows its subject unequal to the contention. If
he retire and keep concealed where the inhabitants of his city are only
three hundred families, he will fall into no mistake. |
| The
fourth line, undivided, shows its subject unequal to the contention. He
returns to the study of Heaven's ordinances, changes his wish to
contend, and rests in being firm and correct. There will be good
fortune. |
| The situation is shifting, and Yin (the passive feminine force) is gaining ground. |
| The future is embodied in Hexagram 42 - I (Increase):
There will be advantage in every movement which shall be undertaken,
and it will even be advantageous to cross the great stream. |
 | The things most apparent, those above and in front, are embodied by the upper trigram Chi'en (Heaven), which is transforming into Sun (Wind). As part of this process, strength and creativity are giving way to penetration and following. |
 | The things least apparent, those below and behind, are embodied by the lower trigram K'an (Water), which is transforming into Chen (Thunder). As part of this process, danger and the unknown are giving way to movement, initiative, and action. |
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