| The present is embodied in Hexagram 23 - Po (Splitting Apart): It will not be advantageous to move in any direction whatever. |
| The first (bottommost) line, divided, shows one overturning the couch by injuring its legs. The injury will go on to the destruction of all firm correctness, and there will be evil. |
| 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 third line, divided, shows its subject among the overthrowers, but there will be no error. |
| 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 situation is changing rapidly, and Yang (the active masculine force) is becoming much more powerful. |
| The future is embodied in Hexagram 14 - Ta Yu (Possession in Great Measure): There will be great progress and success. |
 | The things most apparent, those above and in front, are embodied by the upper trigram Ken (Mountain), which is transforming into Li (Fire). As part of this process, stillness and obstruction are giving way to brightness and warmth. |
 | The things least apparent, those below and behind, are embodied by the lower trigram K'un (Earth), which is transforming into Chi'en (Heaven). As part of this process, docility and receptivity are giving way to strength and creativity. |
