Chien / Obstruction

above: K'an The Abysmal, Water
below: K^ en Keeping Still, Mountain

The fourth [six], divided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater) difficulties. He remains stationary, and unites (with the subject of the line above).

Line 4 is weak, and, though in its proper place, its subject could do little of himself. He is immediately below the king or great man, however, and cultivates his loyal attachment to him, waiting for the time when he shall be required to act.