K'un / Oppression (Exhaustion)
above:Tui The Joyous, Lake
below:K'an The Abysmal, Water
The fourth [nine], undivided, shows its subject proceeding very slowly (to help the subject of the first line), who is straitened by the carriage adorned with metal in front of him. There will be occasion for regret, but the end will be good.
Line 4 is the proper correlate of 1, but it is a strong line in an even place, and its assistance is given dilatorily. Then 1 is overridden by 2, which is represented by 'a chariot of metal'. It is difficult for the subjects of 1 and 4 to come together, and affect much; but 4 is near 5, which is also a strong line. Through a common sympathy, the subject of 5 will have a measure of success. So the symbolism of this line has been explained, - not very satisfactorily.