Question about 39 as relating hexagram

[Samgirl]

(There is a typo in the title - the relating hexagram is 36)


I was wondering if you could give me your insights on how to understand 36 when it is the relating hexagram.

In this particular case, I received 39.1.5, when asking "what's the current situation". I understand that this reading talks about real obstacles that for now cannot be overcome, and that we need to wait for the right moment to continue. Line 5 talks about help that is coming to overcome this difficulties. What I wonder is how 36 as relating could be read here.

Thanks!
Samgirl

 

[willowfox]

Hex 36 says that at the moment you are both outnumbered and surrounded, so there is no chance to make any headway or advances in the situation that you find yourself in, so just keep quiet for the moment and take care of yourself but don't surrender.

 

[Samgirl]

Thank you, Willowfox!