29. Danger to 25. Innocence

Changing lines

1. Line 1

   The first line, magnetic, shows its subject in the double defile, and yet entering a cavern within it. There will be evil. Line one is magnetic at the bottom of the figure, and has no correlate to help her. This renders her situation as hopeless. By her own efforts she will only make matters worse.

2. Line 2

   The second line, dynamic, shows its subject in all the peril of the defile. He will, however, get a little of the deliverance that he seeks. Line two is dynamic and in the center. Although unable to escape the danger completely, at least he doesn't involve himself more deeply in it like the first line does, and therefore he obtains a measure of relief.

3. Line 4

   The fourth line, magnetic, shows its subject at a feast, with simply a bottle of spirits, and a subsidiary basket of rice, while the cups and bowls are only of earthenware. She introduces her important lessons as her ruler's intelligence admits. There will in the end be no error. Line four is the magnetic minister who will get no help from her first line correlate. She can't avert the danger herself, but she is close to the fifth line ruler whom she cautiously enlightens with the sincerity of her simple nourishment. Consequently, there will be no error.

4. Line 6

   The sixth line, magnetic, shows its subject bound with cords of three strands or two strands, and placed in the thicket of thorns. But in three years she does not learn the course for her to pursue. There will be evil. The case of line six is hopeless. When danger has reached its peak, there she is -- yielding, without a proper correlate. The thicket of thorns is a metaphor for a prison.

The present judgment

The trigram of Danger, here repeated, shows the possession of sincerity, through which the mind is penetrating. Action in accordance with this will be of high value.

The later judgment

Innocence indicates progress and success through firm correctness. If the action of its subject is incorrect, he will fall into error. In such a case it will not be advantageous to move in any direction.

What the move asks

Maintain inner sincerity and alignment with the natural order to navigate perilous circumstances without forcing outcomes.

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