Zin indicates (the condition of things) when the light (of the sun) is hurtling on the earth. (The subject of the hexagram) has rest and is bright. There is no occasion for repentance. (When he advances), let him be like the feudal princes (whom the king appoints), and bring all the people together (under his rule).
The first SIX, divided, shows that what advances is kept back. It is advantageous to be firm and correct. If there be no (desire to) win confidence, there will be evil.
The second SIX, divided, shows the advance (of the subject of the line), but as if he were sorrowful, and with firm correctness, there will be good fortune. He will obtain the acknowledgment of the great man.
The third SIX, divided, shows the masses of the people trusting in the advance (prescribed for them). All occasion for repentance will disappear.
The fourth NINE, undivided, shows the advance (of the subject of the line) like that of a marmot. However firm and correct he may be, the position is perilous.
The fifth SIX, divided, shows the advance (of the subject of the line) which it will be advantageous to prosecute with firmness and correctness. All occasion for repentance will disappear. Let him not be anxious about his gains or his losses. The movement forward will be fortunate in every respect.
The topmost NINE, undivided, shows the advance (of the subject of the line) with its horns. He uses them (only) to punish the unrighteous condition (of things in his time), but there will be evil and good fortune equally divined. © 2026 I-Ching Divination. All rights reserved.