Correspondence
Each of the lines corresponds
to one other line. The bottom line of the lower trigram, line 1, corresponds
to the bottom line of the upper trigram, line 4. Similarly, the middle line
of the lower trigram, line 2, corresponds to the middle line of the upper trigram,
line 5. The top line of the lower trigram, line 3, corresponds to the top line
of the upper trigram, line 6.
When corresponding lines are the same, both divided or both undivided, they
generally oppose each other as do the positive ends of two magnets facing each
other: the force of one repels the force of the other. When corresponding lines
are different, they are helpful to each other. For instance, when a strong ruler,
who will be represented by an undivided line in the fifth place, has a compliant
official, who will be represented by a divided line in the second place, there
is no conflict, and the official carries out his rulers orders.
If the ruler is weak and the official strong, the ruler can still rely on his
trustworthy official to carry out his orders. If the ruler is strong and the
official is strong, the chances are that the official will be headstrong, argumentative,
and insubordinatenot a good condition. If the ruler and the official are
both weak, they will not be able to make progress. Remember that this is a general
rule and can be overridden by a particular situation or condition of the kua.
Such conditions or situations will be detailed in the kua.