Chien / Obstruction

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

The topmost [six], divided, shows its subject going forward, (only to increase) the difficulties, while his remaining stationary will be (productive of) great (merit). There will be good fortune, and it will be advantageous to meet with the great man.

The action of the hexagram is over; where can the weak 6 go forward to? Let him abide where he is, and serve the great man immediately below him. So shall he also be great; - in meritorious action, at least.