| The present is embodied in Hexagram 29 - K'an (Water): We see the possession of sincerity, through which the mind is penetrating. Action in accordance with this will be of high value. |
| The first (bottommost) line, divided, shows its subject in the double defile, yet entering a cavern within it. There will be evil. |
| The second line, undivided, shows its subject in all the peril of the defile. He will, however, get a little of the deliverance that he seeks. |
| The third line, divided, shows its subject, whether he descends or ascends, confronted by a defile. All is peril to him and unrest. His endeavours will lead him into the cavern of the pit. There should be no action in such a case. |
| The fourth line, divided, shows its subject at a feast, with simply a bottle of spirits, and a subsidiary basket of rice, while the cups and bowls are only of earthenware. He introduces his important lessons as his ruler's intelligence admits. There will in the end be no error. |
| The topmost line, divided, shows its subject bound with cords of three strands or two strands, and placed in the thicket of thorns. Yet in three years he does not learn the course for him to pursue. There will be evil. |
| The situation is changing rapidly, and Yang (the active masculine force) is becoming much more powerful. |
| The future is embodied in Hexagram 13 - T'ung Jen (Fellowship with Men): The union of me appears here in the remote districts of the country, indicating progress and success. It will be advantageous to cross the great stream. It will be advantageous to maintain the firm correctness of the superior man. |
 | The things most apparent, those above and in front, are embodied by the upper trigram K'an (Water), which is transforming into Chi'en (Heaven). As part of this process, danger and the unknown are giving way to strength and creativity. |
 | The things least apparent, those below and behind, are embodied by the lower trigram K'an (Water), which is transforming into Li (Fire). As part of this process, danger and the unknown are giving way to brightness and warmth. |
