Combination

39. Obstruction - Halt to 62. Small Gains

Changing lines

Line 4
The fourth line, magnetic, shows its subject advancing, but only to greater difficulties. She remains stationary, and unites with the line above. Line four is magnetic, and though in her proper place, she can do very little by herself. She is immediately below the king or great man however, and cultivates her loyal attachment, waiting for the time when she shall be required to act.
Line 5
The fifth line, dynamic, shows its subject struggling with the greatest difficulties, while friends are coming to help him. Line five is the king, the man great and strong. He can cope with the difficulties, and his "friends" are his correlate line two and the other two lines of the lower trigram who also give their help.

The present judgment

During an Impasse advantage is found in the southwest, disadvantage in the northeast. See the great man. Firm correctness brings good fortune.

The later judgment

Small Powers indicates that there will be progress and attainment in small affairs, but not in great affairs. It will be advantageous to be firm and correct. It is like the song of a flying bird: It is better to descend than to ascend. In this way there will be good fortune.

What the move asks

When progress is obstructed, retreat with caution to cultivate inner integrity and small, steady improvements rather than forcing forward movement.

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