28. Preponderance of the Great (Ta Kuo)

Lake over wind. Represents a critical moment where great care is needed.

Line 1: To spread white rushes underneath. No blame.
Line 2: A dry poplar sprouts at the root. An older man takes a young wife. Everything furthers.
Line 3: The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. Misfortune.
Line 4: The ridgepole is braced. Good fortune. If there are ulterior motives, it is humiliating.
Line 5: A withered poplar puts forth flowers. An older woman takes a husband. No blame, no praise.
Line 6: One must go through the water. It goes over one's head. Misfortune. No blame.