I Ching
Interpreted by wu wei

Position

The bottom line can represent a newcomer, someone just about to join a group, or a subordinate in the lowest position. He will generally not have any title or influence.
Line 2 occupies the center of the lower trigram and indicates that the person it represents is in a position of minor leadership. He has some authority, and in an organization may have a minor title. In the army he would be a lieutenant or a sergeant. Being in the center of the lower trigram, he will have some influence with his peers or associates.
Line 3 is the top line of the lower trigram and represents a person who is rising in the ranks. He has attained some stature and is about to advance to the upper trigram, a somewhat dangerous move. The danger in the move is caused by the necessity of leaving his position in the lower trigram and "jumping" into the upper trigram. The time between jumping and landing is dangerous.
Line 4 is next to the ruler, which can be fortunate, or it can be dangerous, or both, depending on the circumstances. The person who is the subject of line 4 is considered to be the ruler’s minister, an able general, or a strong vice president. He is usually in a position of trust. It is almost always beneficial for the ruler and the minister to be represented by lines of a different character, meaning divided and undivided lines, for that means that they will not be in conflict.
Line 5 occupies the center of the upper trigram, which is generally the position of the ruler. This line usually controls the kua. It is almost always beneficial if this line is the opposite of lines 2 and 4 so that conflict is avoided. When it is beneficial for the lines not to be opposite, the kua will so state.
The top line in ancient times represented a great sage who had left the affairs of the world behind him but could be called upon in any great emergency. Today, it could represent a retired person who has served his country or his organization well and has retreated from worldly affairs but still has influence.