Combination

23. Splitting Apart to 44. Temptation

Changing lines

Line 2
The second line, magnetic, shows one overthrowing the couch by injuring its frame. The injury will go on to the destruction of all firm correctness, and there will be evil. line two has the same effect as line one, except that the foe has advanced from the legs to the frame of the couch.
Line 3
The third line, magnetic, shows its subject among the over-throwers; but there will be no error. Line three also represents an over-thrower, but it differs from the others by being the correlate of line six, who is her ally. Three's allegiance is to the sixth line and not, as with the other magnetic lines, to one of her own kind.
Line 4
The fourth line, magnetic, shows its subject having overthrown the couch, and going on to injure the skin of him who lies on it. There will be evil. Danger is imminent. The bed has been overthrown. The person of the occupant is at the mercy of the destroyers.
Line 5
The fifth line, magnetic, shows its subject leading on the others like a string of fishes, and obtaining for them the favor that lights on the inmates of the palace. There will be advantage in every way. With line five the symbolism changes. She is the ruler of all the other magnetic lines who are at her disposal. They are imaged as fishes (which come under the category of yin), following each other as if strung together. The ruler of these yin lines is loyal to the yang sixth line, the rightful sovereign in his palace, and she leads the others to him to enjoy his favors. The K'ang-hsi editors say: "The magnetic fifth line occupies the most honorable place in the figure. She is a queen who leads her subjects to obtain the favors given to the inmates of the palace. She has no jealousy or other vice which seeks to overthrow the ruler."

The present judgment

Disintegration means that it is not advantageous to make a movement in any direction whatever.

The later judgment

Temptation shows a female who is bold and strong. It will not be good to marry such a female.

What the move asks

When external forces are eroding stability, preserve your inner integrity by remaining still and avoiding futile resistance until the time for renewal arrives.

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