24. The Turning Point

The judgment

Legge

亨。出入无疾，朋來无咎。反復其道，七日來復，利有攸往。

Progress and freedom of action are found in Return. Goings and comings are unimpeded, and friends approach without error. Return to repeat the proper course. Seven days returns the cycle to its beginning. There is advantage in choosing one's path.

The six lines

line 1 is at the bottom

1. Line 1Yang

   不遠復，无祇悔，元吉。

   You might be contemplating an idea that clashes with your values. It's important to practice self-control and stick to what you believe is right. This commitment will help you develop your character and lead to significant achievements.

2. Line 2Yin

   休復，吉。

   Being surrounded by positive influences makes it much simpler to make the right choices. Looking to good role models will guide you toward success.

3. Line 3Yin

   頻復，厲无咎。

   This situation reflects someone who frequently wavers due to the perceived benefits of different options. Experimenting in this way can be risky and is usually just a source of frustration for everyone involved. However, things are likely to improve over time.

4. Line 4Yin

   中行獨復。

   Your current environment is lacking. You've recognized the potential for a positive change and wish to pursue it. Just be aware that your friends may not join you, making your journey potentially a lonely one.

5. Line 5Yin

   敦復，无悔。

   You recognize the need for a fresh start and have the bravery to initiate this change. By objectively examining your flaws and committing to address them now, you'll strengthen your character and overcome challenges.

6. Line 6Yin

   迷復，凶，有災眚。用行師，終有大敗，以其國君凶，至于十年不克征。

   You've missed the opportunity to make a positive change at the start of this recent phase. It's unfortunate because you were capable of seeing the need for change. Instead, you've stubbornly stuck to a negative mindset. Now you must wait for the entire cycle to pass before you can try to change again.

When this hexagram changes

These are the moves that have come up most often in readings. Each page keeps the book text.

• 24.1,2,6 to 4
• 24.2,4,5,6 to 10
• 24.2,3,5,6 to 9
• 24.2,3,4 to 34
• 24.3,5,6 to 37
• 24.2,4,5 to 58
• 24.1,3,4,6 to 56
• 24.6 to 27

Sharing a trigram

• ䷁2. The Magnetic坤
• ䷂3. Difficulty屯
• ䷆7. Discipline師
• ䷊11. Harmony泰
• ䷎15. Temperance謙
• ䷐17. Following隨