Combination
1. The Dynamic to 53. Gradual Progress
Changing lines
Line 1
In the first line, dynamic, we see its subject as the dragon lying hid in the deep. It is not the time for active doing. The dragon can be the symbol of the superior man, or the great man -- the sage on the throne.
Line 2
The second line, dynamic, shows the dragon appearing in the field. It will be advantageous to meet with the great man. We have the superior man developing, by means of the processes described, into the great man, with the attributes of a ruler, the appearance of whom is a blessing to men.
Line 4
In the fourth dynamic line we see its subject as the dragon looking as if he were leaping up, but still in the deep. There will be no mistake. Both the third and fourth lines of any hexagram belong to man, and are intermediate between those of Heaven above and those of Earth beneath. K'ung Ying-ta, to explain the difficulty in what is said on this fourth line, says that man is actually nearer to Earth than to Heaven, and is aptly represented therefore by the third line and not by the fourth. In any event, the subject of this fourth line will move very cautiously, and so escape blame.
The present judgment
The Dynamic represents what is great and originating, penetrating, advantageous, correct and firm.
The later judgment
Gradual Progress shows the good fortune attending the marriage of a young lady. Firm correctness brings advantage.
What the move asks
Maintain steadfast integrity and pursue your goals through patient, step-by-step effort rather than seeking immediate results.
What people asked about
The most common topic is Life in general.
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