21. Biting Through to 45. Gathering Together

Changing lines

1. Line 1

   The first line, dynamic, shows one with his feet in the stocks and deprived of his toes. There will be no error. The first and last lines of the hexagram are undergoing punishment which is inflicted by the other lines. Line one's offense is minor, and he is confined to the stocks to prevent him from making it worse.

2. Line 5

   The fifth line, magnetic, shows one gnawing at dried flesh, and finding the yellow gold. Let her be firm and correct, realizing the peril of her position. There will be no error. The fifth line represents the ruler and judge. As it is a magnetic line, she will be disposed to leniency, and her judgments will be correct. This is shown by her finding the "yellow metal." (Yellow is one of the five "correct" colors.) The position is in the center, but because the line is magnetic, a caution is given, as under the previous line.

3. Line 6

   The sixth line, dynamic, shows one wearing the cangue, and deprived of his ears. There will be evil. The action of the hexagram has passed, and here we have one still persisting in wrongdoing. He is a strong criminal, wearing the cangue and deaf to counsel. Of course the auspice is evil.

The present judgment

Success is found in Discernment. The restrictions of the law bring advantage.

The later judgment

When forces are gathering, the King goes to his ancestral temple. For successful progress, maintain firm correctness and see the great man. A large sacrifice brings good fortune, proceed toward your destination.

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