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Line 06

Top Six

Wetting the head. Danger.

Commentary

Wetting the head is Danger. How could it last long?

Line 05

Nine in the Fifth

The eastern neighbor slaughters an ox, but it is not as good as the western neighbor's simple offering, which truly receives the blessing.

Commentary

The eastern neighbor's slaughtering an ox is not as good as the western neighbor's timely offering. Truly receiving the blessing means Good fortune greatly comes.

Line 04

Six in the Fourth

There are garments and rags. Stay on guard all day.

Commentary

Staying on guard all day means there is something doubtful.

Line 03

Nine in the Third

Gaozong attacks Guifang. After three years, he conquers it. Do not use petty people.

Commentary

Conquering it after three years means exhaustion.

Line 02

Six in the Second

The woman loses her carriage curtain. Do not pursue it. After seven days, it is recovered.

Commentary

Recovering it after seven days comes by the centered Way.

Line 01

Initial Nine

Dragging the wheel and wetting the tail. No blame.

Commentary

Dragging the wheel is, in principle, No blame.

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