43. Resolution to 10. Cautious Advance

Changing lines

1. Line 3

   The third line, dynamic, shows its subject about to advance with strong and determined looks. There will be evil. But the superior man, bent on cutting off the criminal, will walk alone and encounter the rain, till he be hated by his proper associates as if he were contaminated by the others. In the end there will be no blame against him. Line three is dynamic, and displays his purpose too eagerly. Being beyond the central position gives an indication of evil. Lines three and six are also proper correlates, and as elsewhere in the I Ching, the meeting of yin and yang lines is associated with falling rain. Line three, therefore, communicates with line six in a way that annoys his associates. Nevertheless, he commits no error, and in the end incurs no blame.

2. Line 6

   The sixth line, magnetic, shows its subject without any helpers on whom to call. Her end will be evil. The subject of the sixth line, standing above, may be easily disposed of.

The present judgment

Recognizing the risks involved in criminal prosecution, justice demands a resolute proof of the culprit's guilt in the royal court. One informs one's own city that armed force is not necessary. In this way progress is assured.

The later judgment

Cautious Advance suggests the idea of one treading on the tail of a tiger, which does not bite him. There will be progress and success.

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