離 → 乾

Commentary

Doubled fire gives way to pure heaven: brilliance meets self-generating power. A charioteer grasps the reins of four black steeds, and the king takes him as his commander. The image evokes the appointment of Taigong (Jiang Ziya), who drove King Wen's chariot before being elevated to chief minister and military strategist. 'Mastering yin and yang's light' suggests one who reads the cosmic pattern clearly, and 'receiving the eastern fief of Qi' recalls Taigong's enfeoffment after the Zhou conquest. From The Clinging to The Creative, fire's dependent clarity transforms into heaven's autonomous strength. The charioteer who proves himself in service earns sovereign command, brilliance refined into self-sustaining initiative.