Hexagram 20, Guān (Contemplation): Line 4
观卦六四 · 风地观 · 中文版
六四:观国之光,利用宾于王。
The line (Legge)
The fourth SIX, divided, shows one contemplating the glory of the kingdom. It will be advantageous for him, being such as he is, (to seek) to be a guest of the king.
Small Image commentary
'He contemplates the glory of the kingdom:'(thence) arises the wish to be a guest (at court).
象曰:观国之光,尚宾也。
In plain words
Looking at the glory of the kingdom; it is favourable to be a guest of the king. The fourth line is closest to the fifth and sees the kingdom's splendour clearly; it is fit to be invited into the king's service. The Chinese word for sightseeing comes from this line. The Small Image says it values being the king's guest.
Applying it to your situation
If you have a chance to get close to an excellent organization or person, this line suggests watching and learning carefully. What would you most like to learn there?
Position
A broken (yin) line in the fourth place, which is a yin (even) place, so it is in its proper place. Its partner is line 1; both are yin, so they do not respond.
If this line moves
With this line moving alone, Guān changes into Hexagram 12 Pǐ (Standstill). The Jiaoshi Yilin verse for this change (Chinese): 焦氏易林·观之否.
The hexagram
Hexagram 20 Guān (Contemplation). The Judgment: Guan shows (how he whom it represents should be like) the worshipper who has washed his hands, but not (yet) presented his offerings - with sincerity and an appearance of dignity (commanding reverent regard).
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English text: James Legge, The Yi King (Sacred Books of the East, vol. 16, 1882), public domain, as transcribed by the Chinese Text Project. Chinese: the received text. Offered for study and reflection, not as prediction. Plain-English readings and position notes by this site.