Combination

34. Great Power to 35. Progress

Changing lines

Line 1
The first line, dynamic, shows its subject manifesting his strength in his toes. But advance will lead to evil -- most certainly. This line is dynamic, in its correct place, and is the first line of the lower trigram of Strength in the hexagram of Great Power . The essence of the hexagram might seem to be concentrated in it and hence we see it symbolized by "strength in the toes," or "advancing." But such action is
Line 2
The second line, dynamic, shows that with firm correctness there will be good fortune. The strength of line two is tempered by his being in a magnetic place which is also in the center. With firm correctness there will be good fortune. The central position and the due moral mean in line two are illustrative of the maxim: "The strong man is he who overcomes himself."
Line 3
The third line, dynamic, shows, in the case of an inferior man, one Line three is dynamic, and in his proper place at the top of the trigram of Strength. An inferior man so placed will use all of his strength to the utmost. Not so the superior man. For him the position is beyond the safe middle, and he will be cautious not to injure himself like the ram by exerting all of his strength.
Line 6
The sixth line, magnetic, shows one who may be compared to the ram butting against the fence, and unable either to retreat, or to advance as he would fain do. There will be no advantage in any respect, but if he realizes the difficulty of his position, there will be good fortune. Line six, at the top of the trigram of Movement in the hexagram of Great Power , may be expected to be dynamic in the exertion of strength. Because of his passivity, the result is as described. If he stops pushing his cause and reflects upon his weak position, good fortune will result.

The present judgment

Great Power necessitates firm correctness.

The later judgment

In Advance of Consciousness we see a prince who secures the tranquility of the people presented on that account with numerous horses by the king, and three times in a day received at interviews.

What the move asks

Sustain your strength through disciplined action and ethical integrity to navigate transitions with clarity.

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