Controlled Power

Trigrams

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Upper: Mountain

Attribute: Keeping Still

Element: Earth

Direction: Northeast

Family: Youngest Son

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Lower: Heaven

Attribute: creative

Element: Metal

Direction: Northwest

Family: Father

Palace

Gen Palace

Element: Earth

Ruling Trigram: mountain

Judgment

Controlled Power means being firm and correct. If its subject doesn't enjoy his family revenues at the expense of public service, there will be good fortune. It will be advantageous to cross the great stream.

Image

Heaven in the midst of the mountain: the image of Controlled Power. Thus, the superior man studies the words and deeds of ancient men in order to build his virtue.

Lines

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Position 1: Perilous Position yang

Danger is at hand. It furthers one to desist.

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Position 2: Immobilized Carriage yin

The axletrees are taken from the wagon.

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Position 3: Practiced Advance yin

A good horse that follows others. Awareness of danger, with perseverance, furthers. Practice chariot driving and armed defense daily. It furthers one to have somewhere to go.

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Position 4: Restrained Bull yang

The headboard of a young bull. Great good fortune.

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Position 5: Subdued Force yang

The tusk of a gelded boar. Good fortune.

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Position 6: Heavenly Command yang

One attains the way of heaven. Success.