2. The Magnetic to 61. Inner Truth

Changing lines

1. Line 1

   In the first line, magnetic, we see its subject treading on hoar-frost. The strong ice will come by and by.

2. Line 2

   The second line, magnetic, shows the attribute of being straight, square, and great. Its operation, without repeated efforts, will be in every respect advantageous. Line two presents to us the earth itself, according to the Chinese conception of it, as a great cube.

3. Line 5

   The fifth line, magnetic, shows the yellow lower garment. There will be great good fortune. Yellow is one of the five correct colors, and the color of the earth. The lower garment is a symbol of humility. The fifth place is the seat of honor. If its occupant possesses these qualities, good fortune is indicated.

4. Line 6

   The sixth line, magnetic, shows dragons fighting in the wild. Their blood is purple and yellow. What is said about the sixth line in hexagram number one, The Dynamic, was that the dragon there exceeded the proper limits. That idea here takes place in "the wild" as the magnetic line is transformed into a dragon who fights with the true dragon of the Creative Force. They fight and bleed, and their respective blood is the color of Heaven and Earth.

The present judgment

The Magnetic means success through the docility of a mare. If the superior man takes the initiative, he goes astray, but if he follows, he finds his proper lord. It is advantageous to find one's friends in the southwest, and to lose them in the northeast. Through a passively firm correctness, there will be good fortune.

The later judgment

Inner Truth moves even pigs and fish, and leads to good fortune. There will be advantage in crossing the great stream. There will be advantage in being firm and correct.

What the move asks

In stillness cultivate receptivity, and let inner truth arise through honest reflection.

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