Hindrance
三爻卦
上卦: Heaven
下卦: Earth
宫位
Qian Palace
卦辞
Divorcement means there is a lack of communication between the different classes of men. This is unfavorable to the superior man. The great has departed and the inferior has arrived.
象辞
Heaven and earth are estranged -- the image of Divorcement. The superior man preserves his virtue by withdrawing from evil, and refuses both honor and wealth.
爻辞
位置 1: Connected Growth yang
When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. Each according to his kind. Perseverance brings good fortune and success.
位置 2: Patience and Obedience yang
They bear and endure; This means good fortune for inferior people. The standstill serves to help the great man to attain success.
位置 3: Hidden Shame yang
They bear shame.
位置 4: Divine Alignment yin
He who acts at the command of the highest remains without blame. Those of like mind partake of the blessing.
位置 5: Cautious Resolution yin
Standstill is giving way. Good fortune for the great man. "What if it should fail? What if it should fail?" In this way he ties it to a cluster of mulberry shoots.
位置 6: End of Obstruction yin
The standstill comes to an end. First standstill, then good fortune.