SIXTY-TWO

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KEEPING A LOW PROFILE

CONCERNS: Situations of modest capacity or limited resources and the consequent need to exercise great prudence in what we attempt; attention to detail.

1. It is dangerous to try something significant before we are truly prepared and ready.
2. This is a time for the conscientious discharging of our obligations without attempting advancement.
3. Overconfidence, a contempt for the seriousness of the situation and a disdain for detail here will leave us exposed to dangers or risks we should avoid.
4. Here we are being warned to be extremely careful not to try to power our way through to our goal; it is appropriate now to remain inwardly resolved and outwardly flexible.
5. Even though we are in a position of leadership or responsibility, we will not be able to accomplish as much as we would wish in this situation unless we can recruit qualified assistance.
6. Unrealistically exceeding our capacity to perform will put us in peril.

COMMENT: We are usually resistant to warnings of restraint when we are impelled by emotion or conditioning, but it is precisely at these times that we need to listen receptively. Getting this hexagram offers us a perfect opportunity to reflect objectively upon our compelling certainties.