24. The Turning Point to 56. Stranger

Changing lines

1. Line 1

   The first line, dynamic, shows its subject returning from an error of no great extent, which would not proceed to anything requiring repentance. There will be great good fortune. The subject of line one is the only dynamic line in the hexagram, meaning here, says Ch'eng-tzu, "the way of the superior man." There must have been some deviation from that, or "returning" could not be spoken of.

2. Line 3

   The third line, magnetic, shows one who has made repeated returns. The position is perilous, but there will be no error. Line three is magnetic in the dynamic place at the top of the trigram of Movement. Any evil issue may be prevented by caution and awareness of danger.

3. Line 4

   The fourth line, magnetic, shows its subject moving right in the center among those represented by the other divided lines, and yet returning alone to her proper path. Line four differs from all the other magnetic lines in that she is the only one to have a proper correlate in line one. Hence her course is different accordingly.

4. Line 6

   The sixth line, magnetic, shows its subject all astray on the subject of returning. There will be evil. There will be calamity and errors. If with her views she puts the hosts in motion, the end will be a great defeat, whose issues will extend to the ruler of the state. Even in ten years she will not be able to repair the disaster. Line six is magnetic at the top of the hexagram. The time for returning is over with, and any action she takes will lead to the evils mentioned . "Ten years" seems to be a round number signifying a long time.

The present judgment

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 later judgment

Transition means that small attainments are possible. If the traveling stranger is firm and correct, there will be good fortune.

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