| The present is embodied in Hexagram 20 - Kuan (Contemplation): He should be like the worshipper who has washed his hands, but not yet presented his offerings. There must be sincerity and an appearance of dignity, commanding reverent regard. |
| The second line, divided, shows one peeping out from a door. It would be advantageous if it were merely the firm correctness of a female. |
| The third line, divided, shows one looking at the course of his own life, to advance or recede accordingly. |
| The situation is shifting, and Yang (the active masculine force) is gaining ground. |
| The future is embodied in Hexagram 57 - Sun (Wind): There will be some little attainment and progress. There will be advantage in movement onward in whatever direction. It will be advantageous to see the great man. |
 | The things most apparent, those above and in front, are embodied by the upper trigram Sun (Wind), which represents penetration and following. |
| The things least apparent, those below and behind, are embodied by the lower trigram K'un (Earth), which is transforming into Sun (Wind). As part of this process, docility and receptivity are giving way to penetration and following. |
