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Kien
In (the
state indicated by) Kien advantage will be found in the south-west,
and the contrary in the north-east. It will be advantageous (also) to
meet with the great man. (In these circumstances), with firmness and
correctness, there will be good fortune.
1. From
the first six, divided, we learn that advance (on the part of its subject)
will lead to (greater) difficulties, while remaining stationary will
afford ground for praise.
2. The
second six, divided, shows the minister of the king struggling with
difficulty on difficulty, and not with a view to his own advantage.
3. The
third NINE, undivided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater)
difficulties. He remains stationary, and returns (to his former associates).
4. The
fourth six, divided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater)
difficulties. He remains stationary, and unites (with the subject of
the line above).
5. The
fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject struggling with the greatest
difficulties, while friends are coming to help him.
6. The
topmost six, divided, shows its subject going forward, (only to increase)
the difficulties, while his remaining stationary will be (productive
of) great (merit). There will be good fortune, and it will be advantageous
to meet with the great man. |
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