10. Cautious Advance to 35. Progress

Changing lines

1. Line 1

   The first line, dynamic, shows its subject treading his accustomed path. If he go forward, there will be no error. Line one is a dynamic line in a dynamic place, giving us the idea of activity, firmness and correctness. One so characterized will act rightly.

2. Line 2

   The second line, dynamic, shows its subject treading a path that is level and easy -- a quiet and solitary man, to whom, if he be firm and correct, there will be good fortune. Line two occupies the middle of the trigram, which symbolizes a path cut straight and level along a hillside or over difficult terrain. Since the fifth line is not his proper correlate, he is portrayed as a quiet and solitary man.

3. Line 5

   The fifth line, dynamic, shows the resolute tread of its subject. Though he be firm and correct, there will be peril. Beneath the symbolism under line five lies the principle that humility is the better part of propriety. Line five, who is dynamic and central, will not be lacking in this, but bear in mind that the higher he is exalted, the greater may be his fall.

The present judgment

Cautious Advance suggests the idea of one treading on the tail of a tiger, which does not bite him. There will be progress and success.

The later judgment

In Advance of Consciousness we see a prince who secures the tranquility of the people presented on that account with numerous horses by the king, and three times in a day received at interviews.

What the move asks

Navigate your current situation with careful restraint and respect for boundaries, allowing steady, transparent effort to naturally lead to advancement.

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