24. The Turning Point

The judgment

James Legge

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

R.L. Wing · line 1 is at the bottom

1. Line 1Yang

   You may be considering an idea that is by nature contrary to your principles. Exercise self-discipline and hold to what you feel is right. In this way you cultivate your character and will surely attain great things.

2. Line 2Yin

   It is much easier to do the right thing when you are in good company. Following good examples will lead you to success.

3. Line 3Yin

   This position indicates the type of person who is constantly vacillating because of the imagined advantages of other paths. This kind of experimentation could be dangerous, but is mostly an annoyance to all concerned. It is indicated that the situation will improve nevertheless.

4. Line 4Yin

   Your current milieu is inferior. You have become aware of the possibility of a change for the better and wish to move in that direction. Be aware that your friends may not follow you. Your path could be a solitary one.

5. Line 5Yin

   You are aware of the need for a new beginning and have the courage to make the change. By observing your faults with objectivity and resolution at this time you will gain the strength of character necessary to overcome them.

6. Line 6Yin

   You've missed the time to make a change for the better at the beginning of this recent cycle. This is unfortunate because you were quite capable of recognizing the need for reform. Instead, you have stubbornly locked yourself into a non-constructive attitude. You must now wait out the entire cycle before you have another chance to change.

Sharing a trigram

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