Obstruction

Obstruction. The path ahead is blocked; pause, reassess and seek help.

• 初六 · Line 1
  往蹇，來譽。
  From the first SIX, divided, we learn that advance (on the part of its subject) will lead to (greater) difficulties, while remaining stationary will afford ground for praise.
  象曰：往蹇來譽，宜待也。
• 六二 · Line 2
  王臣蹇蹇，匪躬之故。
  The second SIX, divided, shows the minister of the king struggling with difficulty on difficulty, and not with a view to his own advantage.
  象曰：王臣蹇蹇，終无尤也。
• 九三 · Line 3
  往蹇來反。
  The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater) difficulties. He remains stationary, and returns (to his former associates).
  象曰：往蹇來反，內喜之也。
• 六四 · Line 4
  往蹇來連。
  The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater) difficulties. He remains stationary, and unites (with the subject of the line above).
  象曰：往蹇來連，當位實也。
• 九五 · Line 5
  大蹇朋來。
  The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject struggling with the greatest difficulties, while friends are coming to help him.
  象曰：大蹇朋來，以中節也。
• 上六 · Line 6
  往蹇來碩，吉；利見大人。
  The topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject going forward, (only to increase) the difficulties, while his remaining stationary will be (productive of) great (merit). There will be good fortune, and it will be advantageous to meet with the great man.
  象曰：往蹇來碩，志在內也。利見大人，以從貴也。