5th 8 Recap

I Ching explorations – Interlude 4

This is a recap of the 5^th group of eight hexagrams according to the King Wen sequence:  numbers 33 through 40.

33 - RETREAT

34 - STAND STRONG

Some times are right for strategic Retreat (33).  Other times favor Standing Strong (34).

From Standing Strong (34) can emerge great Progress (35).

35 - PROGRESS

36 - STEP BACK

The time to make Progress (35) is balanced by a time to Step Back (36) from society.

After Stepping Back (36) the Family (37) serves as a model for productive social order.

37 - FAMILY

38 - OPPOSING FORCES

When joined together as a Family (37) Opposing Forces (38) are inevitable.

When confronted with Opposition (38) seek to understand the nature of the Obstacle (39).

39 - OBSTACLES PRESENT

40 - OBSTACLES REMOVED

After Obstacles being Present (39) the wheel turns and Obstacles are Removed (40).  But only for awhile as a time of general Decrease (41) will surely follow.