Progress — 上六

The Line

Interpretation

To progress with the horns, that is, to proceed aggressively, one should, in such times as are here in question, do only with regard to the faults of one's own people. In doing so, one must remain conscious that such aggressive proceeding is always bound up with danger. Thereby one avoids the faults that otherwise threaten, and what one has intended succeeds. On the other hand, a persevering continuation of this all-too-energetic attitude, particularly toward those further removed, will bring humiliation.