Î intimates that (in the state which it describes) there will be advantage in every respect. It will be advantageous to cross the great stream.
The first NINE, undivided, shows that, where the movement is not pursued to the end, there will (sometimes) be error, but not (always) so. Let the subject of the line consider how he should act. The third SIX, divided, shows the advantage of employing a man (in the public service) when he has shown his sincerity. He will be safe from any imputation of error, and will be believed in even in the most difficult circumstances. The second SIX, divided, shows parties adding to the store of the subject of the line (through his being firm and correct). There will be good fortune.
The fourth SIX, divided, shows a matter, where the due course is to follow the superior (to whom the line belongs). Advantage will be found in removal (to a new place), and in the use of a vessel (for the conveyance of the advantage). The fifth NINE, undivided, shows that advantage will be found in one's being sincerely kind to all under heaven. There will be great good fortune; and no error.
The topmost NINE, undivided, shows one who does not seek to increase his own advantage, but to benefit others. There will be no error. The position is of course one of firm correctness; and will be found advantageous in every movement that can be made. © 2026 I-Ching Divination. All rights reserved.