| The present is embodied in Hexagram 50 - Ting (The Caldron): There is an intimation of great progress and success. |
| The first (bottommost) line, divided, shows the cauldron overthrown and its feet turned up, but there will be advantage in getting rid of what was bad in it. It may also show us the concubine whose position is improved by means of her son. There will be no error. |
| The second line, undivided, shows the cauldron with things to be cooked in it. If its subject can say, "My enemy dislikes me, but he cannot approach me", there will be good fortune. |
| The fifth line, divided, shows the cauldron with yellow ears and rings of metal in them. There will be advantage through being firm and correct. |
| The situation is shifting, and Yang (the active masculine force) is gaining ground. |
| The future is embodied in Hexagram 13 - T'ung Jen (Fellowship with Men): The union of me appears here in the remote districts of the country, indicating progress and success. It will be advantageous to cross the great stream. It will be advantageous to maintain the firm correctness of the superior man. |
 | The things most apparent, those above and in front, are embodied by the upper trigram Li (Fire), which is transforming into Chi'en (Heaven). As part of this process, brightness and warmth are giving way to strength and creativity. |
 | The things least apparent, those below and behind, are embodied by the lower trigram Sun (Wind), which is transforming into Li (Fire). As part of this process, penetration and following are giving way to brightness and warmth. |
