58. Joy to 6. Stress

Changing lines

1. Line 1

   The first line, dynamic, shows the pleasure of inward harmony. There will be good fortune. Line one, dynamic in a dynamic place with no proper correlate above, is self-sufficient. He has as yet taken no action and there is therefore no cause for suspicion.

2. Line 6

   The sixth line, magnetic, shows the pleasure of its subject in leading and attracting others. The symbolism of line six is akin to that of three. Line three attracts others around herself for the sake of pleasure; the subject of this line leads them to follow herself in quest of it. The action of the hexagram should culminate and end in line five, but the subject has not yet understood the willpower by which the love of pleasure should be controlled.

The present judgment

Joy intimates that under its conditions there will be progress and attainment, but it will be advantageous to be firm and correct.

The later judgment

Stress indicates that despite sincere motivations, one still meets with opposition and obstruction. Maintain an apprehensive caution. To prosecute the contention to the bitter end will produce evil results. It is advantageous to see the Great Man. It is not advantageous to cross the great stream.

What the move asks

Maintain genuine connection and open communication to prevent the friction that arises from underlying tension.

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