| The present 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 first (bottommost) line, undivided, shows the representative of the union of men just issuing from his gate. There will be no error. |
| The second line, divided, shows the representative of the union of men in relation with his kindred. There will be occasion for regret. |
| The third line, undivided, shows its subject with his arms hidden in the thick grass, and at the top of a high mound. For three years he makes no demonstration. |
| The situation is shifting, and Yin (the passive feminine force) is gaining ground. |
| The future is embodied in Hexagram 6 - Sung (Conflict): Though there is sincerity in one's contention, he will yet meet with opposition and obstruction. If he cherish an apprehensive caution, there will be good fortune. If he prosecute the contention to the bitter end, there will be evil. It will be advantageous to see the great man. It will not be advantageous to cross the great stream. |
 | The things most apparent, those above and in front, are embodied by the upper trigram Chi'en (Heaven), which represents strength and creativity. |
 | The things least apparent, those below and behind, are embodied by the lower trigram Li (Fire), which is transforming into K'an (Water). As part of this process, brightness and warmth are giving way to danger and the unknown. |
