Po / Splitting Apart
above:K^ en Keeping Still, Mountain
below:K'un The Receptive, Earth
The fifth [six], divided, shows (its subject leading on others like) a string of fishes, and (obtaining for them) the favor that lights on the inmates of the palace. There will be advantage in every way.
With line 5 the symbolism changes. The subject of 5 is 'lord of all the other weak lines, and their subjects are at his disposal. He and they are represented as fishes, following one another as if strung together. All fishes come under the category of yin. Then the symbolism changes again. The subject of 5, representing and controlling all the yin lines, is loyal to the subject of the yang sixth line. He is the rightful sovereign in his palace, and 5 leads all the others there to enjoy the sovereign's favors.