The judgment
Whoever enters a situation without a clear role must act with tact. Undertaking brings misfortune; nothing furthers.
The image
Above the lake is thunder. So the wise person, in the light of the eternal, recognizes what is fleeting.
The six lines
- Nine at the beginningThe maiden marries as a second wife: a lame person who manages to walk. Setting out brings good fortune.
- Nine in the second placeA one-eyed person who manages to see: the perseverance of a solitary one helps.
- Six in the third placeThe maiden marries as a servant: she turns back and marries as a second wife.
- Nine in the fourth placeThe maiden delays the wedding: a late marriage comes in its time.
- Six in the fifth placeThe sovereign gives his daughter in marriage: the bride's garments are less fine than the second wife's. The moon is nearly full: good fortune.
- Six at the topThe woman holds a basket without fruit, the man slaughters a sheep without blood: nothing furthers.
Commentary
You are in a position you didn't fully choose, or with an unclear role. Act with tact and without demands. Don't force the situation: look at what lasts beyond the moment. Sometimes one must accept a secondary role for a higher purpose.
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