16. Enthusiasm, Self-deception to 52. Keeping Still

Changing lines

1. Line 3

   The third line, magnetic, shows one looking up for favors, while she indulges the feeling of pleasure and satisfaction. If she would understand! If she be late in doing so, there will indeed be occasion for repentance. Line three is magnetic in a dynamic place. She looks upward and depends upon the ruling line above while she does nothing herself but indulge in pleasure. Unless she changes her attitude, the auspice is bad.

2. Line 4

   The fourth line, dynamic, shows him from whom the harmony and satisfaction come. Great is the success which he obtains. Let him not allow suspicions to enter his mind, and thus friends will gather around him. The dynamic subject of line four is the agent to whom the happy condition is owing, and it is only necessary to caution him to maintain his confidence in himself and his purpose. His adherents and success will continue.

3. Line 6

   The sixth line, magnetic, shows its subject with darkened mind devoted to the pleasure and satisfaction of the time. But if she changes her course even when it may be considered as completed, there will be no error. The magnetic sixth line at the end of the hexagram is all but lost.

The present judgment

Enthusiasm indicates that feudal princes may be set up and the army advantageously mobilized.

The later judgment

When his repose is like the back, and he loses all consciousness of self; when he walks in his courtyard and does not see the people, there will be no error.

What the move asks

Align your natural enthusiasm with mindful stillness to avoid self-deception and maintain genuine presence.

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