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Top Six

Constrained by creeping vines and precarious unease, one says, 'If I move, I will regret it.' Yet there is regret. Going on brings Good fortune.

Commentary

Constrained by creeping vines means being out of place. Moving with regret brings Good fortune. Going on is fortunate.

Line 05

Nine in the Fifth

Nose cut off, feet cut off. Constrained by the crimson knee-bands. Then slowly there is release. Favorable to make sacrifices.

Commentary

Nose cut off and feet cut off mean the will is not yet attained. Then slowly there is release because of centered uprightness. Favorable to make sacrifices means receiving blessing.

Line 04

Nine in the Fourth

Coming very slowly, constrained by the metal carriage. Distress, but there is an end.

Commentary

Coming very slowly means the will is directed below. Though not in the proper place, there is still association.

Line 03

Six in the Third

Constrained by stone and resting on brambles, one enters the chambers and does not see the wife. Misfortune.

Commentary

Resting on brambles means riding on the firm. Entering the chambers and not seeing the wife is not auspicious.

Line 02

Nine in the Second

Distressed over wine and food. The vermilion knee-bands are just arriving. Favorable to make offerings and sacrifices. Setting out brings Misfortune. No blame.

Commentary

Being distressed over wine and food means that inwardly there is rejoicing.

Line 01

Initial Six

Buttocks trapped against tree stumps. Entering a dark valley, one is unseen for three years.

Commentary

Entering the dark valley means darkness, not clarity.

47. K'un

Judgment

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