Overview
The load has become greater than the frame can carry for long. Support the weak point, make a decisive move, and accept that a transitional risk is unavoidable.
The Judgment
Ta Kwo suggests to us a beam that is weak. There will be advantage in moving (under its conditions) in any direction whatever; there will be success.
The Image
(The trigram representing) trees hidden beneath that for the waters of a marsh forms Tâ Kwo. The superior man, in accordance with this, stands up alone and has no fear, and keeps retired from the world without regret.
The Lines
- Line 1
The first line, divided, shows one placing mats of the white mao grass under things set on the ground. There will be no error. - Line 2
The second line, undivided, shows a decayed willow producing shoots, or an old husband in possession of his young wife. There will be advantage in every way. - Line 3
The third line, undivided, shows a beam that is weak. There will be evil. - Line 4
The fourth line, undivided, shows a beam curving upwards. There will be good fortune. If (the subject of it) looks for other (help but that of line one), there will be cause for regret. - Line 5
The fifth line, undivided, shows a decayed willow producing flowers, or an old wife in possession of her young husband. There will be occasion neither for blame nor for praise. - Line 6
The topmost line, divided, shows its subject with extraordinary (boldness) wading through a stream, till the water hides the crown of his head. There will be evil, but no ground for blame.