否之匪人，不利君子贞，大往小来。
Heaven over Earth. They move apart. Communication stops. Great goes, small comes.
The Lines
初六：拔茅茹，以其汇，贞吉亨。
Line 1 — When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. In stagnation, everything connected drags you further into the block. Hold firm.
六二：包承，小人吉，大人否亨。
Line 2 — Bearing with patience. Endure it. The passage through is the practice.
六三：包羞。
Line 3 — Bearing with shame. The most uncomfortable line. You know what's wrong. You cannot fix it yet.
九四：有命无咎，畴离祉。
Line 4 — Acting on higher command. No blame. The first movement out of stagnation.
九五：休否，大人吉。其亡其亡，系于苞桑。
Line 5 — Standstill is giving way. The turning point. Anchor your efforts to something strong and living.
上九：倾否，先否后喜。
Line 6 — The standstill comes to an end. The cycle turns. What was blocked flows again.
Nuclear Hexagram
Nuclear Hexagram: 53 渐 (Gradual Progress)
Even when everything appears stuck, gradual progress is happening underneath.
Practical Application
Endure it. The stagnation will complete on its own schedule.