| The present is embodied in Hexagram 23 - Po (Splitting Apart): It will not be advantageous to move in any direction whatever. |
| The second line, divided, shows one overthrowing the couch by injuring its frame. The injury will go on to the destruction of all firm correctness, and there will be evil. |
| The fourth line, divided, shows its subject having overthrown the couch, and going to injure the skin of him who lies on it. There will be evil. |
| The fifth line, divided, shows its subject leading on the others like a string of fishes, and obtaining for them the favour that lights on the inmates of the palace. There will be advantage in every way. |
| The situation is shifting, and Yang (the active masculine force) is becoming much more powerful. |
| The future is embodied in Hexagram 6 - Sung (Conflict): Though there is sincerity in one's contention, he will yet meet with opposition and obstruction. If he cherish an apprehensive caution, there will be good fortune. If he prosecute the contention to the bitter end, there will be evil. It will be advantageous to see the great man. It will not be advantageous to cross the great stream. |
 | The things most apparent, those above and in front, are embodied by the upper trigram Ken (Mountain), which is transforming into Chi'en (Heaven). As part of this process, stillness and obstruction are giving way to strength and creativity. |
 | The things least apparent, those below and behind, are embodied by the lower trigram K'un (Earth), which is transforming into K'an (Water). As part of this process, docility and receptivity are giving way to danger and the unknown. |
