Critical Mass

大過 (dà guò)
Hexagram 28 • Binary: 011110

Trigramas

Superior: Lake

Atributo: Joyous
Elemento: Metal
Direção: West
Família: Youngest Daughter

Inferior: Wind

Atributo: Penetrating
Elemento: Wood
Direção: Southeast
Família: Eldest Daughter

Palácio

Zhen Palace

Elemento: Wood
Trigrama Regente: thunder

Julgamento

Critical Mass depicts a weak beam. Under such conditions it is advantageous to move in any direction whatever. Success is indicated.

Imagem

The image of trees beneath a marsh forms Critical Mass. The superior man, in accordance with this, fearlessly stands alone, and stays retired from the world without regret.

Linhas

1

Posição 1: Careful Foundation yin

To spread white rushes underneath. No blame.

2

Posição 2: Unexpected Renewal yang

A dry poplar sprouts at the root. An older man takes a young wife. Everything furthers.

3

Posição 3: Weak Support yang

The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. Misfortune.

4

Posição 4: Upward Support yang

The ridgepole is braced. Good fortune. If there are ulterior motives, it is humiliating.

5

Posição 5: Temporary Flourish yang

A withered poplar puts forth flowers. An older woman takes a husband. No blame. No praise.

6

Posição 6: Reckless Advance yin

One must go through the water. It goes over one's head. Misfortune. No blame.