Hexagram #43
夬 guài
Breakthrough
兑 Dui (Lake)
metal · Joyous
乾 Qian (Heaven)
metal · Creative
Breakthrough. One must resolutely make the matter known at the court. A truthful proclamation. Danger. Notify one's own city. It does not further to resort to arms.
The lake has risen up to heaven. The superior person dispenses riches downward and refrains from resting on virtue.
First (Bottom)
Mighty in the forward-striding toes. Going and not being equal to the task brings blame.
Second
A cry of alarm. Arms at evening and night. Fear nothing.
Third
Being resolute in the face. Misfortune. The superior person is firmly resolved. Walking alone in the rain brings displeasure. No blame.
Fourth
The skin of the buttocks is worn. Walking is difficult. Led like a sheep, remorse disappears. Hearing these words, one will not believe them.
Fifth
In dealing with weeds, firm resolution is necessary. Walking in the middle remains free of blame.
Sixth (Top)
No cry. In the end misfortune comes. Complacency at the final stage.