The decoding of this sign is associated with very harmonious trigrams, filled with strictly masculine and feminine energy, which ensures the well-being of the situation.
Hexagram 11 has an incredibly peaceful interpretation, because at this stage the synthesis of Earth and Heaven or Yin and Self brings all a person’s spiritual forces into order. Now the personality is filled with wisdom, service, tolerance, and according to the book of changes, it is able to sacrifice something insignificant for the sake of the great.
Hexagram 11, Tai, Dawn.
- Kun (Earth) from above. Obedience. Mother. Southwest. Stomach.
- Qian (Heaven) from below. Tension. Father. Northwest. Head.
Small things go, great things come. Happiness, development.
So, the structure of this symbol consists of the Sky, which strives to rise from below, and the Earth, which wants to descend. This sign says that the loss of something small will lead to a big gain, success in business. The sky (or the forces of Light) is more preferable because it is active, and the Earth (the region of Darkness) has a centripetal force of a passive nature. Therefore, according to the I Ching book, Light is the great, and Darkness is the small.
The combination of these forces and the willingness to interact leads to better results. There is no one-sided overdevelopment here, therefore the inner is filled with creative power, and the outer appeals to the implementation of all plans and not to resist.
According to I Ching proponents, creativity is at its highest in nature in spring. Light acts from within, causing flowers to develop from the roots. Darkness acts as matter and provides the possibility of full growth. But this is a temporary period, since the 12th pictogram tells us about the arrival of autumn - the stage of destruction.
In the process of cognition at this stage the following happens. The offensive has passed, and the accumulated and acquired knowledge is completely merging, erasing the former boundaries of differences. The meaning of hexagram 11 in this key is a single sum of knowledge, harmoniously created for implementation in reality.
Characteristics of Yao according to Zhou Gong
- Nine at the beginning.
A bunch of reeds also guarantees turf with roots. People unite based on similar qualities. Activity guarantees good luck. During important work there will be the best assistants. Share valuable ideas with like-minded people and get approval. If an unusual specialist is needed, people will quickly find him. - Second nine.
Soft communication with noisy people. Crossing the river too vigorously. Few eyes are turned to friends. Don't neglect distant things. This Yao, according to the Chinese book, talks about eliminating carelessness and laziness, since time must be used effectively. Nothing can distract a person from order and moderation. Success will come to farming on virgin lands. - Nine three.
The flat land in the surrounding area cannot be without hills, just as the road home cannot be without adventures. Persevere in danger and do not do things that are only worthy of regret. There is luck, so change shouldn't be scary. Be positive, but remember the bad. - Fourth six.
The I Ching book interprets this Yao with a warning not to be stubborn like a donkey. Realize that every person has important values to share, but not everyone has unique values. Surrounded by talented and wealthy people who sincerely enjoy good neighborly contacts with everyone. - Six five.
The king gives his sister in marriage, blessing everyone. Relatives do not receive power, but they begin to live their own lives. It is important not to be a slave to someone’s power, but to be the architect of your own free happiness. Endure the changes of fate, preserving all the good things in life. - Top six.
Multidimensional perception of the hexagram shows that there is no need to challenge the enemy. If the walls collapse, there is no need to restore them, exposing yourself to risks. Perseverance in this case leads to big losses. Command only your friends and stay calm.
Detailed meaning of the hexagram
- Light begins to act from below upward or from within. It carries with it many related things and spreads to other positions. There is no opposition as such; it is subordinate to the forces of Light. There may be problems in the area of external and internal temptations. The only distractions from the path are passions and violence. But victory over spiritual temptations is obvious; external pressure can be overcome.
- The 11th hexagram of the Book of Changes contains indications of the culmination of the disclosure of creative forces that cover even the periphery. The previous stage was filled with help from close and related forces, but here this is not enough. There are no longer any personal attachments; creativity has an objective scope and universality. Determination is worthy of encouragement here.
- The transition from the internal world to the external environment marks the first crisis of the process. Creativity comes into contact for the first time with the environment in which it will have to express itself. Difficulties and limited time can only be overcome with fortitude. Creativity is true, its forces provide nutrition, unnecessary care is not needed.
- A full examination of the hexagram shows that all forces are striving towards each other. However, on this line the effect of Darkness manifests itself, its flight downward. No warnings are required here since the truth of the relationship is expressed automatically. Victory over the opposing sides is possible; they will turn into an ally, into a driving force. Thus, Darkness will begin to act in the pursuit of Light, if creativity does not encounter obstacles. In the process of cognition, this is the moment when knowledge becomes not the sum of ideas distinct from new knowledge, but the sum of ideas included together with cognition in a single system that supports the entire process.
- The blossom reaches intensity. The external and the internal understand each other, as do the higher and the lower. In the process of cognition, not a single deep misconception from accumulated experience can interfere. Fallibility has already been learned, so it can be used to a positive effect if the subject is impartial.
- Maximum development does not last forever. Sooner or later the opposite stage will come - decline. The Chinese Book of Changes defines the meaning of this position as the weakness of the subject, a decrease in the results achieved. There is no longer any former subordination, the independence of the elements increases, and discord comes. This is a very natural process, so you must obey the will of fate. Trying to raise an army will lead to disaster. Even a passive desire to preserve past achievements is completely useless here. Don't waste your time on this.
Hexagram No. 9 (XIAO CHU): “love” interpretation
The Xiao Chu hexagram is a complex I Ching sign because its meaning changes depending on your own expectations. For example, if you want everything to happen as quickly as possible, then the Xiao Chu hexagram will disappoint you, since it indicates a slow flow of events. But if you want a positive result, then the Xiao Chu hexagram will make you happy because you will ultimately succeed. In a word, the Xiao Chu hexagram is both good and bad, depending on how long you are willing to wait for your love happiness.
In general, the name of the Xiao Chu hexagram is translated as “Nurturing with the Small,” which indicates the need to be patient. Therefore, if the Xiao Chu hexagram appears in the I-Ching love chart, it means that you should under no circumstances rush. Otherwise you'll ruin everything. Your love feelings or the feelings of the person you are fortune-telling are still in a state of maturation and this does not need to be interfered with if you want to ultimately get a positive result.
In a sense, we can say that the Xiao Chu hexagram is a test and test for hasty lovers who strive to get the result as quickly as possible and as a result, although they reach the “finish line” before everyone else, in the end they remain unhappy. Xiao Chu's hexagrams make you wonder what you need most - speed or quality.
Expanded interpretation of the sign
This is the perfect time to implement your plans. Be active, because this is the prime of life. Be decisive in the networking process. Get rid of forced communication and aggravating addictions. Attract not very famous, but purposeful individuals. Even without popularity, such people will be able to turn friendship into a business relationship. They will obey when necessary.
New contacts can bring some difficulties. Adapt to the characters without much conflict or extremes, as the I Ching recommends. The Book of Changes also reduces the interpretation of the hexagram to the danger of carefree individuals. Such people are prone to adventures and reckless actions. Remember also that provincial workers find it more difficult to adapt to the strict life schedule and chaos of the capital.
Don't stop learning. Don't worry about retreating. Guard the fruits of your efforts. When there is an oversaturation of joy and success, there is a risk of becoming arrogant and selfish. This will be a real defeat, so do not lose your vigilance and flexibility.
Hexagram 11, Tai, Flourishing is interpreted very successfully in the sphere of personal life and marriage. The whole family will be happy about your union of hearts. Luck will help in everything, so your wishes will also come true in the areas of career and finance. Just don’t waste your friendship and money, don’t be wasteful. Save at least something for the future. You shouldn't rely on luck, so the situation should be in your hands.
Principles of fortune telling "I Ching"
The “Book of Changes” describes 64 symbols called hexagrams, each of which conveys a certain state. They are a column of six lines called yao. A hexagram can also be represented as a combination of two trigrams - columns of three lines. Each has its own name and serial number (for example, in this article we are considering the Fu hexagram number 24).
How to interpret a symbol for fortune telling
- In politics, the ideal option would be to introduce discipline. Administer wisely, coordinate your will with your assistants. The social position may resemble the role of a fair but conservative leader. You must adapt to the new trends of the times.
- Business promises the flourishing of those projects that in the recent past seemed impossible. Great benefits will come from utopian causes. There will be profit.
- Passionate and loving relationships are in absolute harmony. Everything goes towards marriage. In already created families, the time of birth of heirs is coming, and spiritual closeness and kinship of souls are also observed.
- The interpersonal sphere is filled with understanding. The boss is respected, and the entrepreneur amazes with his experience. Even damaged communication can be restored if desired.
- To improve your health, you need to strengthen your body. Temper yourself and take vitamins.
Ideal development and life in harmony are guaranteed by hexagram 11. The interpretation of the sign is completely favorable, and therefore one must act here and now. Just don’t live for today, think about the near future. Take care of those around you.
During this period of harmony, you will find the cessation of all disagreements, clarity of goals and prospects for great success. Chaos persists in nature, but man, by carefully responding to the rhythms and cycles of time, can find peace and harmony. A farmer's care for his lands, planting grains in the right place and at the right time of year, brings harmony to the natural world of plants and prosperity for his family. Likewise, a business must adapt to the natural cycles of the different seasons; only through flexibility and constant adjustment can order and growth be maintained. The world creates a time of blossoming and prosperity; a wise person transfers this positive energy to all areas of life, in the right proportion, just like a farmer tends his fields and gardens. But be careful: peaceful conditions can encourage the growth of weeds as well as flowers.
Interpretation of lines:
Line 1 (bottom line)
During periods of peace and prosperity, a person with a high purpose is able to attract like-minded people to good deeds. When such people appear in your life, enlist their support. The time has come for talented people to begin achieving an important goal.
A true leader uses periods such as this to adapt to all necessary tasks, pleasant and unpleasant, safe and unsafe, so that nothing is left unattended.
Change is the great constant of the Universe. What goes up must come down. Let this knowledge flicker like an eternal flame within you. Only by being a realist can you avoid the illusion that luck can last forever and properly prepare for the changes that fate has in store for you.
Mutual benefit is the key. If you are sincere, good luck will await you.
The princess marries a man of lower social status, but respects him as if he were a prince. In such a union, modesty on the part of the princess will bring the greatest success. Be humble and respect those below you on the social ladder.
Line 6 (top line)
In peacetime, the necessary protection may collapse. The fortress may become vulnerable to attack. Try not to be like the citizens who, by becoming lazy and indifferent, put their homes at risk. Be prepared for external problems.
Select hexagram number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 and see its interpretation below
Book of Changes - interpretation of hexagram No. 11
Tai. Heyday
Perhaps, in no other hexagram is there such a harmonious relationship between the main categories - light and darkness, as is given in this hexagram; although both forces - light and darkness - are recognized as equivalent, theoretical preference is still given to the active, centrifugal force of light over the passive, centripetal force of darkness. This is expressed in the fact that the power of light is sometimes called (as in this case) great, and the power of darkness - small. The power of light tends upward, while the power of darkness tends downward. But in the world, events happen for the good only with a harmonious combination of both forces, which are ideally predisposed to interaction. Unilateral overdevelopment of one of them at the expense of the other leads to disastrous consequences. In this hexagram, all the power of light is concentrated below, and the power of darkness is concentrated above. Therefore, if we take into account the directions of their movement indicated above: light - up, and darkness - down, it is clear that here, more than anywhere else, they come into interaction, having the widest access to each other. This can also be viewed from the other side: the inner here is filled with the pure power of creativity, and on the outside it is to be executed, i.e. complete possibility of realizing a creative plan, to which nothing offers resistance, and the external environment submits to it in complete compliance. Therefore, it is not surprising that this maximum opportunity for creation in the Yi Jing tradition is dated to spring as the period of maximum development of creativity in nature. According to the mythological views of China, in the spring the active force of light acts from the inside, from the roots of plants, causing their growth, and the force of darkness, like matter, overgrows it and imparts external visibility, realization to the creative force of light, as if clothes it, and it receives the opportunity for full development , because in this situation everything great comes, and everything insignificant goes away. However, this cannot last forever, this is only a temporary situation, which, like spring in autumn, must be replaced by the opposite situation, expressed in the next (12th) hexagram. Their alternation expresses a natural rhythm in which destruction is as necessary as creation. Here one involuntarily recalls the words of Goethe: “Nature invented death in order to have a lot of life.” – Translated into concepts relating to the process of cognition, this is the situation when, after the onset, complete harmony is achieved between the previously accumulated knowledge and the knowledge acquired again, to such an extent that the line between them is erased and they represent a single sum of knowledge worth moreover, in complete harmony with its implementation. Such an understanding arises in the works of commentators more from the general theory and from the image of the hexagram itself than from a very laconic text:
Bloom.
Small things go, great things come. Happiness. Development.
1.
Here the force of light begins its action, coming from bottom to top, from inside to outside. Its action is not limited to this one position, but extends to the following ones occupied by the same power of light. Here she carries with her everything organically connected with her. If every force calls forth a reaction, then here is the moment when it is subdued. But the opposition can be internal, appearing, for example, in the sphere of ethics (temptation acting internally), so that until it is exposed, it appears as the actor’s own will, and external, not captivating the actor, but suppressing him. Infatuation and violence are two, so to speak, tempters that deviate the activist from his normal path. In this position, which represents the greatest depth of the inner sphere of the figure, in a situation of victory over resistance and harmonious unity of opposites, this is a victory, first of all, over internal temptation. As a result, external pressure becomes completely surmountable, and the campaign against it should be crowned with success. Therefore, the central aspiration to the outside is natural here and brings the best results. In the text this is expressed in the following image:
The beginning is a strong trait. [When] a reed is torn, [other] stems [stretch behind it], since it [grows] in a bunch. The hike is fortunate.
2.
At the culmination of the inner revelation of the creative power of light, it must extend to absolutely everything. Even the periphery must be covered by it, even the most decadent elements must be accepted by it in the same way as those who are full of determination and strength, those who dare to “float up the river” - to break out in life. Here it is not enough to limit ourselves to assisting close, related forces, as was the case at the previous stage. Given the universality of the action of the force of creativity, at a given stage of its development, the “distant” ones should not be abandoned, because here the very concept of personal attachments perishes, like everything that limits the universality and objective scope of creativity to personal interests. Such personal friendship would only interfere with purposefulness - a quality that deserves special encouragement here, since the goal is a creative influence on everything around the figure. Under such conditions, nothing outside can have a suppressive effect on him, and thus the internal aspect of the forces of resistance cannot seduce him, for all his aspiration is directed outward. The text develops these thoughts with the following formula:
The strongest feature is in second [place]. Cover the outskirts too. Use pop-ups on rivers. Don't leave those who are distant. [Personal] friendship is over. You will be praised for purposeful actions.
3.
Even in such a fortunate situation, the crisis will still remain a crisis, because here for the first time a real transition from internal to external takes place. Here creativity comes into contact with the environment in which it must manifest itself. This cannot be without difficulties, and, as a reminder of the time limitations of any creativity, the first words of the text sound, clear and without comment. But the persistence of the very power of creativity makes it possible to endure difficulties. The inner truthfulness of creativity here is so organically inherent in it that it turns out to be unnecessary to worry about it, for there will be no shortage of forces that feed it. In this sense the text is understood:
The strong point is in third [place]. There is no smooth surface [that would remain] without potholes; there is no leaving without return. [If] you remain steadfast in difficulties, [then] there will be no blasphemy. Do not be sad about your truth: there will be prosperity in food.
4.
We have seen that in this hexagram the power of light and the power of darkness appear in mutual movement towards each other. The latter is characterized by a downward tendency. In the fourth position, the power of darkness begins to act for the first time. Therefore, her rapid flight downward is especially expressed here. The essence of performance - completely pliable and plastic matter seeks to clothe the creative impulse rising from below. Only together with him can the power of darkness act. In itself, it is not saturated with reality, it is “not rich.” But if the activity of creativity does not encounter any obstacles and all its forces can act together, starting from the very first impulse (as shown in the text of the first line of this hexagram), then the power of darkness here is not delayed by anything in its desire for the creative power of light. The “neighbors” of the force acting in this position - the same forces of darkness in the two upper positions - are completely consistent with it. Therefore, here, as in the first position, no warning is required, for example, about the need for sincere relationships with others. They are captured by the same desire here, and the truthfulness of the relationship goes without saying. Thanks to this, such a complete victory over the opposing forces is possible here that they, being subordinated to the complete harmony of what was achieved before and acquired in the present, turn from an adversary into an ally. Overcome resistance becomes a driving force. – Here we mean that moment in the process of cognition when the knowledge accumulated previously is transformed from a sum of ideas different from the content of new knowledge into a sum of ideas included with it in a single system and therefore supporting it. It is necessary to make a reservation that such an understanding of the text is characteristic only of commentators of the private, critical school we have chosen, especially Ou-i and Diao Bao. Such pillars of official orthodoxy as Cheng Yi-chuan and Zhu Hsi understand this passage completely differently, dividing the phrases of the text with different punctuation marks, placed in different places. But, as Diao Bao rightly pointed out, both of them make a gross philological mistake by not taking into account the ancient commentary “Xiao Xiang Zhuan”. All these thoughts are expressed in the text as follows:
The weak point is in fourth [place]. Those who fly rapidly [down] are not rich, [but all of them,] because of their proximity, do not [need] a warning about truthfulness.
5.
Already at the previous stage, the power of this flourishing situation is reflected in the fact that all inhibitory influences can be transformed into beneficial ones. In this position it reaches even greater intensity due to the qualities that are symbolized here. This is, firstly, the quality of pliability, the absence of inertia (weak trait) in the one who occupies the (fifth) position of the external, revealed (upper trigram) culmination. Secondly, this is the quality of mutual understanding between superiors and inferiors (expressed in “correspondence”). Such qualities characterize, for example, a ruler who does not separate himself from the subjects he governs, but, on the contrary, enters into the closest communication with them, becoming related to them. This is expressed in the legend about Emperor Yi, who gave his daughters in marriage to his subjects, to whom they, as wives, had to submit, despite their origin. – No matter how sublime the newly acquired knowledge may be, no matter how deep the errors in the previously accumulated experience, here such harmonization occurs between them that the errors no longer have a negative effect and their very fallacy can be used for positive experience, since completely their fallacy is known. This is possible only with the finite impartiality of the subject. The text contains the following images:
The weak point is in fifth [place]. Sovereign I gave his daughters in marriage and thus blessed [them] with initial happiness.
6.
It has already been pointed out that even this maximum flourishing is only one of the situations. As a temporary situation, it cannot last forever, but, naturally, must end, i.e. go into its opposite - into decline, to which the next hexagram is dedicated. In fact, if each hexagram depicts the development of a given situation over time, and the fifth position expresses the maximum of this development, then the sixth position can already express only decline, only a decrease in the results achieved. In addition, this is the top feature of the trigram, the execution of which is characterized not by strength, but by weakness (weak features), therefore, the weakness of the subject is manifested here more intensely than anywhere else. Everything that was subordinate to him at the previous stages begins to emerge from subordination, acquires independence, and disintegration begins. It happens with necessity, and it must be treated as, for example, the natural and necessary onset of autumn in the cycle of the year. In any case, if the subject is weak, an attempt to use an army will not lead to good for him. His will will not be accepted for execution, but, on the contrary, everything subordinate to him will begin to express its own will: “the will will be expressed from the cities.” But not only active intervention by force does not lead to good consequences. Even one inert and passive desire to preserve the achievements of the past is ineffective here, because the time of decline is already coming, and the inert preservation of the past only delays the decline towards decline in this period. It will only be wasted unproductive time, which you will have to regret. The text expresses it this way:
There's a weak line at the top. The city rampart [falls] back into the moat. Don't use troops. From the [small] cities [their own] will will be expressed. Durability - unfortunately.
Prosperity, spread; great abundance and harmony; fruitful communication; spring, flowering.
Name
Tai (Flourishing)
: great, outstanding, abundant, prosperous; peaceful, fertile; spread everywhere, saturate, permeate, communicate (properties); smooth, slippery; extraordinary, extravagant, wonderful. Great sacrifices were performed on Mount Taishan, connecting Heaven and Earth. The hieroglyph depicts a man in water, connected to the flow of Tao.
Figurative row
Small things go, great things come. Happiness. Development.
The flow of spirit brings joy, perfection and prosperity. You are connected to this flow. You can spread excellence and prosperity through communication with others and the world. Everything small and insignificant goes away; everything great and significant comes. You have the opportunity to develop your fundamental ideas in an atmosphere of creativity, joy and mutual support. Expand your involvement and share your energy. The way is open. The initial accomplishment turns into the final accomplishment. Be proactive. Go beyond your limits and get to the heart of things. Your awareness of yourself and others must undergo a significant change. Support and encourage your neighbors. This time is favorable for connecting the main forces of the universe with human nature, when a person can see his own weak reflection in them. Be confident and inwardly focused. Cast aside your doubts. This path will continue.
Outer and Inner Worlds: Earth and Sky
Sustained power spreads from within, saturating and fertilizing the earth. This is a time of creative abundance.
Hidden opportunity:
Expansion and prosperity contain the hidden possibility of realizing one's potential.
Subsequence
Advance and flourish, then stop. Knowing this allows you to seize the moment.
Definition
Rise and decline reverse your values.
Symbol
Heaven and Earth unite. Bloom. A noble person takes advantage of the time of prosperity to complete the path of Heaven and Earth. A noble man uses appeasement to bring justice to his subjects.
Hexagram lines
First nine
When a reed is torn, other stems follow it, as it grows in a bunch. The hike is fortunate.
Make vigorous efforts to rise from a low position among your peers. Put things in order in your thoughts and deeds. The way is open. Let him lead you into the big world.
Nine second
Cover the outskirts too. We need to float up on the river. Don't leave those who are distant. Personal friendship is over. You will be praised for purposeful actions.
You must mobilize all your resources in order to emerge on the river - to move to a prominent place in the flow of life. At the same time, you will have to give up many personal attachments. In the end, your dedication will be praised.
Nine three
There is no smooth surface that would remain without potholes. There is no leaving without return. If you remain persistent in difficulties, there will be no blasphemy. Don't be sad about your truth. There will be prosperity in food.
Difficulties arise in the transition from internal to external. But if you can't leave something behind, you won't be able to come back later. Resilience will help you overcome adversity. There is a connection with the spirits in the situation - they will serve as a nourishing force and protect you.
Six fourth
Swift flight. If you are not rich, turn to your neighbor. There are no prohibitions due to truthfulness.
You fly like a bird leaving its nest. If you don't have what you need right now, turn to friends or family for help. Take advantage of the spirit connection you already have. Overcome resistance becomes a driving force.
Hexagram lines
Line 1
First nine
What blasphemy is there for someone who has returned to his own path? Happiness.
From the very beginning you encounter little opposition. Troubles and conflicting aspirations are overcome by discipline. The path is open (happiness).
At the very beginning of this process, when the inner being full of creative forces is confronted by an obstacle as light as a breath of wind (the upper trigram also symbolizes the wind), the bustle of small worries and affairs leads a person astray from his accepted cognitive creative path, appearing in his own disorganized and impetuous aspirations . It is necessary to immediately gain victory over oneself, push these aspirations to their rightful place and include oneself again in normal relations with the environment - return to discipline.
Line 2
Nine second
Attraction to return. Happiness.
You are put back on track even if you want to take a break. Don't resist it.
Such a return to one’s own path is possible at the next stage, although it is somewhat difficult when approaching obstacles that lead one astray from the path. However, this is the position of the most harmonious disclosure of creative forces, therefore it is here that it is possible to influence obstacles with them so that they turn into a means of education, as this is said in more detail in the general introduction to this hexagram.
Line 3
Nine three
The spokes of the chariot fell out. The husband and wife look away.
Your business (chariot) cannot move forward due to internal discord, similar to what happens in a family between husband and wife. You cannot reconcile your beliefs with new knowledge, so you need to resolve the conflict before moving forward.
At the moment of crisis, action continues, but in changed conditions that have become unfavorable, one force, even the force of creativity, can no longer act. She is deprived of all the necessary circumstances. This is expressed in the image of the text, which speaks quite expressively and does not require explanation. That internal discord sets in, which, for example, in a family is expressed by discord between husband and wife. This is a separately indicated moment when it is impossible to synthesize newly acquired knowledge and previously established beliefs with environmental contradictions, which may be insignificant, but here they are enough to hinder the positive movement of knowledge forward.
Line 4
Six fourth
Own the truth. Get away from bloodshed, go out with caution. There will be no blasphemy.
Two conditions are necessary for success: truthfulness and discretion. The situation is favorable for communication with spirits. Your goal is in accordance with heavenly regulations.
The influence of the previous stage still continues to be felt here, creating a sufficiently dangerous situation, which is hinted at in the text in the image of the blood that appears. But the normality of the relationship between this position and its forces in this hexagram indicates the possibility of a favorable outcome. In addition, this is precisely the moment that is the most important in this situation, which is expressed symbolically: here we find the only weak feature to which all the others gravitate. Although this is not yet the position of the sovereign, but only his confidant, however, in the entire context of this situation, a subject is indicated who, possessing the knowledge of the truth, can himself direct events. He needs two conditions: truthfulness and prudence. All his action can achieve success only when it is based on his own directly new act of knowledge. Thus, here the main role of new knowledge is indicated at the moment of overcoming obstacles arising from the past, and thereby no longer the present. Caution here is especially necessary because the action of this stage extends, as we will see, to the next one, i.e. for the future.
Line 5
Nine fifth
Possess the truth continuously. You will get rich thanks to your neighbors.
The moment is very favorable, but a continuous chain of efforts is required here. Then, in a metaphorical sense, you can enjoy your neighbor's wealth as if it were your own. Don't lose sight of things and events. Be proactive.
The very favorableness of this position - the second positive upsurge of the entire process - can be quite beneficial. However, it requires support from the previous one; to continuously inherit the truthfulness that was achieved in the previous one, this is what makes this position good. This help from the previous stage is the enrichment from the neighbor that the text speaks of. This is no longer the preservation of mere knowledge acquired in the past, it is the preservation of the fruit of new knowledge, strengthened in the most favorable conditions for this.
Line 6
Top nine
It's already raining; everything is in the right place. Respect for the bearer of virtues. A woman's resilience is terrible. The moon is approaching full moon. It is unfortunate for a noble person to go.
The desired virtues were not only acquired, but also received recognition. Conservatism (expressed in the form of a woman) is unacceptable, but this does not mean that immediate performance will lead to success. Hiking on the moon is unlucky.
The end of the process under consideration, when its positive achievements, its advantages are not only acquired, but also assigned to their bearer, is marked by the resolution of the tension that characterizes it in general. However, any kind of conservatism is unacceptable here, especially the conservatism of a less progressive woman. This would lead to living knowledge becoming a dead tradition. But it does not follow from this that aggressive action can be recommended with these achievements. This is indicated by the image of the moon, which is “at full moon.” Indeed, if the moon has already reached fullness, then it must go to detriment. Likewise, of necessity, damage will be caused to those who, in such conditions of the moment of resolution of tension, without allowing it to be heard correctly, will immediately turn to aggression; the latter is not rejected at all, but only it is considered as a separate situation, and the next hexagram is dedicated to it.
