Stress
Trigrammes
Supérieur: Heaven
Inférieur: Water
Palais
Li Palace
Jugement
<p><strong>Stress </strong>indicates that despite sincere motivations, one still meets with opposition and obstruction. Maintain an apprehensive caution. To prosecute the contention to the bitter end will produce evil results. It is advantageous to see the Great Man. It is not advantageous to cross the great stream.</p>
Image
<p>The image of water moving away from heaven forms <strong>Stress</strong>. The superior man, in accordance with this, takes good counsel about the beginning of any enterprise.</p>
Lignes
Position 1: Not Perpetuating yang
<p>Avoiding prolonged conflict by not perpetuating the issue. Minor criticism may occur, but the outcome will be favorable.</p>
Position 2: Retreating from Conflict yang
Recognizing one's inability to engage in conflict and wisely retreating. This action protects not only oneself but also those associated with one.
Position 3: Nourishing on Ancient Virtue yang
Relying on traditional values and wisdom to maintain one's integrity during conflict. This approach may be challenging but ultimately leads to a positive outcome.
Position 4: Yielding to Fate yin
<p>Recognizing and accepting the futility of conflict and choosing to change one's approach. By accepting the situation and maintaining a steady course, one finds a positive resolution.</p>
Position 5: Contending Before the Great yang
Bringing the conflict before a just and powerful authority. This action leads to a highly favorable outcome.
Position 6: Pyrrhic Victory yin
Achieving a victory that is ultimately meaningless or short-lived. The rewards of conflict are quickly lost, suggesting the futility of excessive contention.