3 - Difficulty At The Beginning

Now is not the time o be impatient. Rather, it is a time of patience and bearing the load of any difficulties. Success will come but it will take some time.

The first changing line states that there will be difficulty at the beginning and that giving up is a bad idea.
The second changing line states a solution to a problem will eventually arise and patience will be needed.
The third changing line states acting on your own will be a poor idea and that patience will help.
The fourth changing line states humility, sincerity and faithfulness will be helpful during this time.
The fifth changing line states forcing the completion of any projects is not a good idea.
The sixth changing line states negative emotions will be detrimental but holding to the truth and preserving will be useful.

2 - The Receptive

This hexagram is about self-reflection and asking if you're seeking to better the world with sincerity or are justing following an agenda. It tells you to let go of any concerns about the conduct of others and the progress of any worldly ambitions.

When the first line is changing, it tells you to avoid defensive or aggressive postures and to return to quiet usage of proper principals.
When the second line is changing, it states that solutions to every situation is there as long as you remain open minded
When the third line is changing, it warns of vanity and that sincerity and humility shall be your aid.
When the fourth line is changing, it is a warning of future danger, not to resist and to work towards fixing the issue.
When the fifth line is changing, it tells to not worry about influencing others while working towards doing good.
When the sixth line is changing, it warns of an inflated ego and how negative emotions will be self-destructive.

1 - The Creative

When this hexagram appears, it tells of a positive time. It is a time of being receptive to the gods, self-improvement and allowing poor habits to die. This allows for good fortune to flow.
It is a time for conduct that allows for meeting part way, not overextending yourself and giving attention to the truth to allow for eventual rewards.

When the first line is a changing line, it tells to be patient and warns to not act prematurely.
When the second line is a changing line, it warns to not let your ego to take control and to be modest.
When the third line is changing, it warns of ambition and following an agenda. It is a time to pay attention to what's right.
When the fourth line is changing, there is a possibility of progress in multiple things and success lies in allowing intuition guiding you.
When the fifth line is changing, attention to proper conduct has allowed for good fortune to begin  and influence to flow without the need of intervening.
When the six line is changing, arrogance with personal ambitions and conduct is bringing self-destruction. Modesty will help here.

Ace of Swords

Upright, this card tells of being triumphant and victorious via determination. In reverse, this card warns of winning but with disastrous results.