Hexagram 23 · Line 2
Splitting Apart — 二六
Bo · Er Liu
二六 · Er Liu
The Line
The bed is split apart at the edge. Those who persevere are destroyed. Misfortune.
Interpretation
The power of the petty grows. The danger to one's own person is already drawing near. There are already clear signs. The calm is disturbed. Being in this dangerous situation, one is moreover without help and responsiveness from above and below. In this isolation utmost caution is needed. One must orient oneself to the time and withdraw in good time. Were one to maintain one's standpoint, unbending and persevering, this would lead to ruin.