Return
Trigrams
Upper: Earth
Lower: Thunder
Palace
Kun Palace
Judgment
Progress and freedom of action are found in Return. Goings and comings are unimpeded, and friends approach without error. Return to repeat the proper course. Seven days returns the cycle to its beginning. There is advantage in choosing one's path.
Image
Thunder in the middle of the earth: the image of Return. Thus the ancient kings closed the passes on the day of the winter solstice to prevent travelers from pursuing their journeys, and princes from inspecting their states.
Lines
Position 1: Return from Minor Error yin
Return from a short distance. No need for remorse. Great good fortune.
Position 2: Admirable Return yin
Quiet return. Good fortune.
Position 3: Repeated Returns yin
Repeated return. Danger. No blame.
Position 4: Solitary Return yin
Walking in the midst of others, one returns alone.
Position 5: Noble Return yin
Noble hearted return. No remorse.
Position 6: Misguided Return yang
Missing the return. Misfortune. Misfortune from within and without. If armies are set marching in this way, one will in the end suffer a great defeat, disastrous for the ruler of the country. For ten years it will not be possible to attack again.