Zhouyi

潛龍，勿用。

In the first (or lowest) NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the dragon lying hid (in the deep). It is not the time for active doing.

見龍在田，利見大人。

In the second NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the dragon appearing in the field. It will be advantageous to meet with the great man.

君子終日乾乾，夕惕，若厲，無咎。

In the third NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the superior man active and vigilant all the day, and in the evening still careful and apprehensive. (The position is) dangerous, but there will be no mistake.

或躍在淵，無咎。

In the fourth NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as the dragon looking) as if he were leaping up, but still in the deep. There will be no mistake.

飛龍在天，利見大人。

In the fifth NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the dragon on the wing in the sky. It will be advantageous to meet with the great man.

亢龍有悔。

In the sixth (or topmost) NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the dragon exceeding the proper limits. There will be occasion for repentance.

履霜，堅冰至。

In the first SIX, divided, (we see its subject) treading on hoarfrost. The strong ice will come (by and by).

直，方，大，不習無不利。

The second SIX, divided, (shows the attribute of) being straight, square, and great. (Its operation), without repeated efforts, will be in every respect advantageous.

含章可貞。或從王事，無成有終。

The third SIX, divided, (shows its subject) keeping his excellence under restraint, but firmly maintaining it. If he should have occasion to engage in the king's service, though he will not claim the success (for himself), he will bring affairs to a good issue.

括囊；無咎，無譽。

The fourth SIX, divided, (shows the symbol of) a sack tied up. There will be no ground for blame or for praise.

黃裳，元吉。

The fifth SIX, divided, (shows) the yellow lower garment. There will be great good fortune.

龍戰於野，其血玄黃。

The sixth SIX, divided (shows) dragons fighting in the wild. Their blood is purple and yellow.

磐桓；利居貞，利建侯。

The first NINE, undivided, shows the difficulty (its subject has) in advancing. It will be advantageous for him to abide correct and firm; advantageous (also) to be made a feudal ruler.

屯如邅如，乘馬班如。匪寇婚媾，女子貞不字，十年乃字。

The second SIX, divided, shows (its subject) distressed and obliged to return; (even) the horses of her chariot (also) seem to be retreating. (But) not by a spoiler (is she assailed), but by one who seeks her to be his wife. The young lady maintains her firm correctness, and declines a union. After ten years she will be united, and have children.

既鹿無虞，惟入于林中，君子幾不如舍，往吝。

The third SIX, divided, shows one following the deer without (the guidance of) the forester, and only finding himself in the midst of the forest. The superior man, acquainted with the secret risks, thinks it better to give up the chase. If he went forward, he would regret it.

乘馬班如，求婚媾，往吉，無不利。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows (its subject as a lady), the horses of whose chariot appear in retreat. She seeks, however, (the help of) him who seeks her to be his wife. Advance will be fortunate; all will turn out advantageously.

屯其膏，小貞吉，大貞凶。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows the difficulties in the way of (its subject's) dispensing the rich favours that might be expected from him. With firmness and correctness there will be good fortune in small things; (even) with them in great things there will be evil.

乘馬班如，泣血漣如。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows (its subject) with the horses of his chariot obliged to retreat, and weeping tears of blood in streams.

發蒙，利用刑人，用說桎梏，以往吝。

The first SIX, divided, (has respect to) the dispelling of ignorance. It will be advantageous to use punishment (for that purpose), and to remove the shackles (from the mind). But going on in that way (of punishment) will give occasion for regret.

包蒙，吉；納婦，吉；子克家。

The second NINE, undivided, (shows its subject) exercising forbearance with the ignorant, in which there will be good fortune; and admitting (even the goodness of women, which will also be fortunate. (He may be described also as) a son able to (sustain the burden of) his family.

勿用娶女；見金夫，不有躬，無攸利。

The third SIX, divided, (seems to say) that one should not marry a woman whose emblem it might be, for that, when she sees a man of wealth, she will not keep her person from him, and in no wise will advantage come from her.

困蒙，吝。

The fourth SIX, divided, (shows its subject as if) bound in chains of ignorance. There will be occasion for regret.

童蒙，吉。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows its subject as a simple lad without experience. There will be good fortune.

擊蒙；不利為寇，利御寇。

In the topmost NINE, undivided, we see one smiting the ignorant (youth). But no advantage will come from doing him an injury. Advantage would come from warding off injury from him.

需于郊。利用恆，無咎。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject waiting in the distant border. It will be well for him constantly to maintain (the purpose thus shown), in which case there will be no error.

需于沙。小有言，終吉。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject waiting on the sand (of the mountain stream). He will (suffer) the small (injury of) being spoken (against), but in the end there will be good fortune.

需于泥，致寇至。

The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject in the mud (close by the stream). He thereby invites the approach of injury.

需于血，出自穴。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject waiting in (the place of) blood. But he will get out of the cavern.

需于酒食，貞吉。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject waiting amidst the appliances of a feast. Through his firmness and correctness there will be good fortune.

入于穴，有不速之客三人來，敬之終吉。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject entered into the cavern. (But) there are three guests coming, without being urged, (to his help). If he receive them respectfully, there will be good fortune in the end.

不永所事，小有言，終吉。

The first SIX, divided, shows its subject not perpetuating the matter about which (the contention is). He will suffer the small (injury) of being spoken against, but the end will be fortunate.

不克訟，歸而逋，其邑人三百戶，無眚。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject unequal to the contention. If he retire and keep concealed (where) the inhabitants of his city are (only) three hundred families, he will fall into no mistake.

食舊德，貞厲，終吉，或從王事，無成。

The third SIX, divided, shows its subject keeping in the old place assigned for his support, and firmly correct. Perilous as the position is, there will be good fortune in the end. Should he perchance engage in the king's business, he will not (claim the merit of) achievement.

不克訟，復即命，渝安貞，吉。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject unequal to the contention. He returns to (the study of Heaven's) ordinances, changes (his wish to contend), and rests in being firm and correct. There will be good fortune.

訟元吉。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject contending;--and with great good fortune.

或錫之鞶帶，終朝三褫之。

The topmost NINE, undivided, shows how its subject may have the leathern belt conferred on him (by the sovereign), and thrice it shall be taken from him in a morning.

師出以律，否臧凶。

The first SIX, divided, shows the host going forth according to the rules (for such a movement). If these be not good, there will be evil.

在師中，吉無咎，王三錫命。

The second NINE, undivided, shows (the leader) in the midst of the host. There will be good fortune and no error. The king has thrice conveyed to him the orders (of his favour).

師或輿尸，凶。

The third SIX, divided, shows how the host may, possibly, have many inefficient leaders. There will be evil.

師左次，無咎。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows the host in retreat. There is no error.

田有禽，利執言，無咎。長子帥師，弟子輿尸，貞凶。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows birds in the fields, which it will be advantageous to seize (and destroy). In that case there will be no error. If the oldest son leads the host, and younger men (idly occupy offices assigned to them), however firm and correct he may be, there will be evil.

大君有命，開國承家，小人勿用。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows the great ruler delivering his charges, (appointing some) to be rulers of states, and others to undertake the headship of clans; but small men should not be employed (in such positions).

有孚比之，無咎。有孚盈缶，終來有他，吉。

The first SIX, divided, shows its subject seeking by his sincerity to win the attachment of his object. There will be no error. Let (the breast) be full of sincerity as an earthenware vessel is of its contents, and it will in the end bring other advantages.

比之自內，貞吉。

In the second SIX, divided, we see the movement towards union and attachment proceeding from the inward (mind). With firm correctness there will be good fortune.

比之匪人。

In the third SIX, divided, we see its subject seeking for union with such as ought not to be associated with.

外比之，貞吉。

In the fourth SIX, divided, we see its subject seeking for union with the one beyond himself. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.

顯比，王用三驅，失前禽。邑人不誡，吉。

The fifth NINE, undivided, affords the most illustrious instance of seeking union and attachment. (We seem to see in it) the king urging his pursuit of the game (only) in three directions, and allowing the escape of all the animals before him, while the people of his towns do not warn one another (to prevent it). There will be good fortune.

比之無首，凶。

In the topmost SIX, divided, we see one seeking union and attachment without having taken the first step (to such an end). There will be evil.

復自道，何其咎，吉。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject returning and pursuing his own course. What mistake should he fall into? There will be good fortune.

牽復，吉。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject, by the attraction (of the former line), returning (to the proper course). There will be good fortune.

輿說輻，夫妻反目。

The third NINE, undivided, suggests the idea of a carriage, the strap beneath which has been removed, or of a husband and wife looking on each other with averted eyes.

有孚，血去。惕出，無咎。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject possessed of sincerity. The danger of bloodshed is thereby averted, and his (ground for) apprehension dismissed. There will be no mistake.

有孚攣如，富以其鄰。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject possessed of sincerity, and drawing others to unite with him. Rich in resources, he employs his neighbours (in the same cause with himself).

既雨既處，尚德載婦，貞厲。月幾望，君子征凶。

The topmost NINE, undivided, shows how the rain has fallen, and the (onward progress) is stayed;--(so) must we value the full accumulation of the virtue (represented by the upper trigram). But a wife (exercising restraint), however firm and correct she may be, is in a position of peril, (and like) the moon approaching to the full. If the superior man prosecute his measures (in such circumstances), there will be evil.

素履，往無咎。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject treading his accustomed path. If he go forward, there will be no error.

履道坦坦，幽人貞吉。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject treading the path that is level and easy;--a quiet and solitary man, to whom, if he be firm and correct, there will be good fortune.

眇能視，跛能履，履虎尾，咥人，凶。武人為于大君。

The third SIX, divided, shows a one-eyed man (who thinks he) can see; a lame man (who thinks he) can walk well; one who treads on the tail of a tiger and is bitten. (All this indicates) ill fortune. We have a (mere) bravo acting the part of a great ruler.

履虎尾，愬愬，終吉。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject treading on the tail of a tiger. He becomes full of apprehensive caution, and in the end there will be good fortune.

夬履，貞厲。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows the resolute tread of its subject. Though he be firm and correct, there will be peril.

視履考祥，其旋元吉。

The sixth NINE, undivided, tells us to look at (the whole course) that is trodden, and examine the presage which that gives. If it be complete and without failure, there will be great good fortune.

拔茅茹，以其彙，征吉。

The first NINE, undivided, suggests the idea of grass pulled up, and bringing with it other stalks with whose roots it is connected. Advance (on the part of its subject) will be fortunate.

包荒，用馮河，不遐遺，朋亡，得尚于中行。

The second NINE, undivided, shows one who can bear with the uncultivated, will cross the Ho without a boat, does not forget the distant, and has no (selfish) friendships. Thus does he prove himself acting in accordance with the course of the due Mean.

無平不陂，無往不復，艱貞無咎。勿恤其孚，于食有福。

The third NINE, undivided, shows that, while there is no state of peace that is not liable to be disturbed, and no departure (of evil men) so that they shall not return, yet when one is firm and correct, as he realises the distresses that may arise, he will commit no error. There is no occasion for sadness at the certainty (of such recurring changes); and in this mood the happiness (of the present) may be (long) enjoyed.

翩翩不富，以其鄰，不戒以孚。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject fluttering (down);--not relying on his own rich resources, but calling in his neighbours. (They all come) not as having received warning, but in the sincerity (of their hearts).

帝乙歸妹，以祉元吉。

The fifth six, divided, reminds us of (king) Tî-yî's (rule about the) marriage of his younger sister. By such a course there is happiness and there will be great good fortune.

城復于隍，勿用師。自邑告命，貞吝。

The sixth six, divided, shows us the city wall returned into the moat. It is not the time to use the army. (The subject of the line) may, indeed, announce his orders to the people of his own city; but however correct and firm he may be, he will have cause for regret.

拔茅茹，以其彙，貞吉亨。

The first SIX, divided, suggests the idea of grass pulled up, and bringing with it other stalks with whose roots it is connected. With firm correctness (on the part of its subject), there will be good fortune and progress.

包承。小人吉，大人否亨。

The second SIX, divided, shows its subject patient and obedient. To the small man (comporting himself so) there will be good fortune. If the great man (comport himself) as the distress and obstruction require, he will have success.

包羞。

The third SIX, divided, shows its subject ashamed of the purpose folded (in his breast).

有命無咎，疇離祉。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject acting in accordance with the ordination (of Heaven), and committing no error. His companions will come and share in his happiness.

休否，大人吉。其亡其亡，繫于苞桑。

In the fifth NINE, undivided, we see him who brings the distress and obstruction to a close,--the great man and fortunate. (But let him say), 'We may perish! We may perish!' (so shall the state of things become firm, as if) bound to a clump of bushy mulberry trees.

傾否，先否後喜。

The sixth NINE, undivided, shows the overthrow (and removal of) the condition of distress and obstruction. Before this there was that condition. Hereafter there will be joy.

同人于門，無咎。

The first NINE, undivided, (shows the representative of) the union of men just issuing from his gate. There will be no error.

同人于宗，吝。

The second SIX, divided, (shows the representative of) the union of men in relation with his kindred. There will be occasion for regret.

伏戎于莽，升其高陵，三歲不興。

The third NINE, undivided, (shows its subject) with his arms hidden in the thick grass, and at the top of a high mound. (But) for three years he makes no demonstration.

乘其墉，弗克攻，吉。

The fourth NINE, undivided, (shows its subject) mounted on the city wall; but he does not proceed to make the attack (he contemplates). There will be good fortune.

同人，先號咷而後笑。大師克相遇。

In the fifth NINE, undivided, (the representative of) the union of men first wails and cries out, and then laughs. His great host conquers, and he (and the subject of the second line) meet together.

同人于郊，無悔。

The topmost NINE, undivided, (shows the representative of) the union of men in the suburbs. There will be no occasion for repentance.

無交害，匪咎，艱則無咎。

In the first NINE, undivided, there is no approach to what is injurious, and there is no error. Let there be a realisation of the difficulty (and danger of the position), and there will be no error (to the end).

大車以載，有攸往，無咎。

In the second NINE, undivided, we have a large waggon with its load. In whatever direction advance is made, there will be no error.

公用亨于天子，小人弗克。

The third NINE, undivided, shows us a feudal prince presenting his offerings to the Son of Heaven. A small man would be unequal (to such a duty).

匪其彭，無咎。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject keeping his great resources under restraint. There will be no error.

厥孚交如，威如；吉。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows the sincerity of its subject reciprocated by that of all the others (represented in the hexagram). Let him display a proper majesty, and there will be good fortune.

自天佑之，吉無不利。

The topmost NINE, undivided, shows its subject with help accorded to him from Heaven. There will be good fortune, advantage in every respect.

謙謙君子，用涉大川，吉。

The first SIX, divided, shows us the superior man who adds humility to humility. (Even) the great stream may be crossed with this, and there will be good fortune.

鳴謙，貞吉。

The second SIX, divided, shows us humility that has made itself recognised. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.

勞謙君子，有終吉。

The third NINE, undivided, shows the superior man of (acknowledged) merit. He will maintain his success to the end, and have good fortune.

無不利，撝謙。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows one, whose action would be in every way advantageous, stirring up (the more) his humility.

不富，以其鄰，利用侵伐，無不利。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows one who, without being rich, is able to employ his neighbours. He may advantageously use the force of arms. All his movements will be advantageous.

鳴謙，利用行師，征邑國。

The sixth SIX, divided, shows us humility that has made itself recognised. The subject of it will with advantage put his hosts in motion; but (he will only) punish his own towns and state.

鳴豫，凶。

The first SIX, divided, shows its subject proclaiming his pleasure and satisfaction. There will be evil.

介于石，不終日，貞吉。

The second SIX, divided, shows one who is firm as a rock. (He sees a thing) without waiting till it has come to pass; with his firm correctness there will be good fortune.

盱豫，悔。遲有悔。

The third SIX, divided, shows one looking up (for favours), while he indulges the feeling of pleasure and satisfaction. If he would understand!--If he be late in doing so, there will indeed be occasion for repentance.

由豫，大有得。勿疑。朋盍簪。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows him from whom the harmony and satisfaction come. Great is the success which he obtains. Let him not allow suspicions to enter his mind, and thus friends will gather around him.

貞疾，恆不死。

The fifth six, divided, shows one with a chronic complaint, but who lives on without dying.

冥豫，成有渝，無咎。

The topmost six, divided, shows its subject with darkened mind devoted to the pleasure and satisfaction (of the time); but if he change his course even when (it may be considered as) completed, there will be no error.

官有渝，貞吉。出門交有功。

The first NINE, undivided, shows us one changing the object of his pursuit; but if he be firm and correct, there will he good fortune. Going beyond (his own) gate to find associates, he will achieve merit.

係小子，失丈夫。

The second SIX, divided, shows us one who cleaves to the little boy, and lets go the man of age and experience.

係丈夫，失小子。隨有求得，利居貞。

The third SIX, divided, shows us one who cleaves to the man of age and experience, and lets go the little boy. Such following will get what it seeks; but it will be advantageous to adhere to what is firm and correct.

隨有獲，貞凶。有孚在道，以明，何咎。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows us one followed and obtaining (adherents). Though he be firm and correct, there will be evil. If he be sincere (however) in his course, and make that evident, into what error will he fall?

孚于嘉，吉。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows us (the ruler) sincere in (fostering all) that is excellent. There will be good fortune.

拘系之，乃從維之。王用亨于西山。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows us (that sincerity) firmly held and clung to, yea, and bound fast. (We see) the king with it presenting his offerings on the western mountain.

幹父之蠱，有子，考無咎，厲終吉。

The first SIX, divided, shows (a son) dealing with the troubles caused by his father. If he be an (able) son, the father will escape the blame of having erred. The position is perilous, but there will be good fortune in the end.

幹母之蠱，不可貞。

The second NINE, undivided, shows (a son) dealing with the troubles caused by his mother. He should not (carry) his firm correctness (to the utmost).

幹父小有晦，無大咎。

The third NINE, undivided, shows (a son) dealing with the troubles caused by his father. There may be some small occasion for repentance, but there will not be any great error.

裕父之蠱，往見吝。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows (a son) viewing indulgently the troubles caused by his father. If he go forward, he will find cause to regret it.

幹父之蠱，用譽。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows (a son) dealing with the troubles caused by his father. He obtains the praise of using (the fit instrument for his work).

不事王侯，高尚其事。

The sixth NINE, undivided, shows us one who does not serve either king or feudal lord, but in a lofty spirit prefers (to attend to) his own affairs.

咸臨，貞吉。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject advancing in company (with the subject of the second line). Through his firm correctness there will be good fortune.

咸臨，吉無不利。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject advancing in company (with the subject of the first line). There will be good fortune; (advancing) will be in every way advantageous.

甘臨，無攸利。既憂之，無咎。

The third SIX, divided, shows one well pleased (indeed) to advance, (but whose action) will be in no way advantageous. If he become anxious about it (however), there will be no error.

至臨，無咎。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows one advancing in the highest mode. There will be no error.

知臨，大君之宜，吉。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows the advance of wisdom, such as befits the great ruler. There will be good fortune.

敦臨，吉無咎。

The sixth SIX, divided, shows the advance of honesty and generosity. There will be good fortune, and no error.

童觀，小人無咎，君子吝。

The first SIX, divided, shows the looking of a lad;--not blamable in men of inferior rank, but matter for regret in superior men.

窺觀，利女貞。

The second SIX, divided, shows one peeping out from a door. It would be advantageous if it were (merely) the firm correctness of a female.

觀我生，進退。

The third SIX, divided, shows one looking at (the course of) his own life, to advance or recede (accordingly).

觀國之光，利用賓于王。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows one contemplating the glory of the kingdom. It will be advantageous for him, being such as he is, (to seek) to be a guest of the king.

觀我生，君子無咎。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject contemplating his own life(-course). A superior man, he will (thus) fall into no error.

觀其生，君子無咎。

The sixth NINE, undivided, shows its subject contemplating his character to see if it be indeed that of a superior man. He will not fall into error.

履校滅趾，無咎。

The first NINE, undivided, shows one with his feet in the stocks and deprived of his toes. There will be no error.

噬膚滅鼻，無咎。

The second SIX, divided, shows one biting through the soft flesh, and (going on to) bite off the nose. There will be no error.

噬臘肉，遇毒；小吝，無咎。

The third SIX, divided, shows one gnawing dried flesh, and meeting with what is disagreeable. There will be occasion for some small regret, but no (great) error.

噬乾胏，得金矢，利艱貞，吉。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows one gnawing the flesh dried on the bone, and getting the pledges of money and arrows. It will be advantageous to him to realise the difficulty of his task and be firm,--in which case there will be good fortune.

噬乾肉，得黃金，貞厲，無咎。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows one gnawing at dried flesh, and finding the yellow gold. Let him be firm and correct, realising the peril (of his position). There will be no error.

何校滅耳，凶。

The sixth NINE, undivided, shows one wearing the cangue, and deprived of his cars. There will be evil.

賁其趾，舍車而徒。

The first NINE, undivided, shows one adorning (the way of) his feet. He can discard a carriage and walk on foot.

賁其須。

The second SIX, divided, shows one adorning his beard.

賁如濡如，永貞吉。

The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject with the appearance of being adorned and bedewed (with rich favours). But let him ever maintain his firm correctness, and there will be good fortune.

賁如皤如，白馬翰如，匪寇婚媾。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows one looking as if adorned, but only in white. As if (mounted on) a white horse, and furnished with wings, (he seeks union with the subject of the first line), while (the intervening third pursues), not as a robber, but intent on a matrimonial alliance.

賁于丘園，束帛戔戔，吝，終吉。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows its subject adorned by (the occupants of) the heights and gardens. He bears his roll of silk, small and slight. He may appear stingy; but there will be good fortune in the end.

白賁，無咎。

The sixth NINE, undivided, shows one with white as his (only) ornament. There will be no error.

剝床以足，蔑貞凶。

The first SIX, divided, shows one overturning the couch by injuring its legs. (The injury will go on to) the destruction of (all) firm correctness, and there will be evil.

剝床以辨，蔑貞凶。

The second SIX, divided, shows one overthrowing the couch by injuring its frame. (The injury will go on to) the destruction of (all) firm correctness, and there will be evil.

剝之，無咎。

The third SIX, divided, shows its subject among the overthrowers; but there will be no error.

剝床以膚，凶。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject having overthrown the couch, and (going to injure) the skin (of him who lies on it). There will be evil.

貫魚，以宮人寵，無不利。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows (its subject leading on the others like) a string of fishes, and (obtaining for them) the favour that lights on the inmates of the palace. There will be advantage in every way.

碩果不食，君子得輿，小人剝廬。

The topmost NINE, undivided, shows its subject (as) a great fruit which has not been eaten. The superior man finds (the people again) as a chariot carrying him. The small men (by their course) overthrow their own dwellings.

不復遠，無祗悔，元吉。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject returning (from an error) of no great extent, which would not proceed to anything requiring repentance. There will be great good fortune.

休復，吉。

The second SIX, divided, shows the admirable return (of its subject). There will be good fortune.

頻復厲，無咎。

The third SIX, divided, shows one who has made repeated returns. The position is perilous, but there will be no error.

中行獨復。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject moving right in the centre (among those represented by the other divided lines), and yet returning alone (to his proper path).

敦復，無悔。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows the noble return of its subject. There will be no ground for repentance.

迷復，凶，有災眚。用行師，終有大敗，以其國君，凶；至于十年，不克征。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject all astray on the subject of returning. There will be evil. There will be calamities and errors. If with his views he put the hosts in motion, the end will be a great defeat, whose issues will extend to the ruler of the state. Even in ten years he will not be able to repair the disaster.

無妄，往吉。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject free from all insincerity. His advance will be accompanied with good fortune.

不耕獲，不菑畬，則利有攸往。

The second SIX, divided, shows one who reaps without having ploughed (that he might reap), and gathers the produce of his third year's fields without having cultivated them the first year for that end. To such a one there will be advantage in whatever direction he may move.

無妄之災，或繫之牛，行人之得，邑人之災。

The third SIX, divided, shows calamity happening to one who is free from insincerity;--as in the case of an ox that has been tied up. A passer by finds it (and carries it off), while the people in the neighbourhood have the calamity (of being accused and apprehended).

可貞，無咎。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows (a case) in which, if its subject can remain firm and correct, there will be no error.

無妄之疾，勿藥有喜。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows one who is free from insincerity, and yet has fallen ill. Let him not use medicine, and he will have occasion for joy (in his recovery).

無妄，行有眚，無攸利。

The topmost NINE, undivided, shows its subject free from insincerity, yet sure to fall into error, if he take action. (His action) will not be advantageous in any way.

有厲利已。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject in a position of peril. It will be advantageous for him to stop his advance.

輿說輻。

The second NINE, undivided, shows a carriage with the strap under it removed.

良馬逐，利艱貞。日閑輿衛，利有攸往。

The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject urging his way with good horses. It will be advantageous for him to realise the difficulty (of his course), and to be firm and correct, exercising himself daily in his charioteering and methods of defence; then there will be advantage in whatever direction he may advance.

童牛之牿，元吉。

The fourth six, divided, shows the young bull, (and yet) having the piece of wood over his horns. There will be great good fortune.

豶豕之牙，吉。

The fifth six, divided, shows the teeth of a castrated hog. There will be good fortune.

何天之衢，亨。

The sixth NINE, undivided, shows its subject (as) in command of the firmament of heaven. There will be progress.

舍爾靈龜，觀我朵頤，凶。

The first NINE, undivided, (seems to be thus addressed), 'You leave your efficacious tortoise, and look at me till your lower jaw hangs down.' There will be evil.

顛頤，拂經于丘頤，征凶。

The second SIX, divided, shows one looking downwards for nourishment, which is contrary to what is proper; or seeking it from the height (above), advance towards which will lead to evil.

拂頤，貞凶，十年勿用，無攸利。

The third SIX, divided, shows one acting contrary to the method of nourishing. However firm he may be, there will be evil. For ten years let him not take any action, (for) it will not be in any way advantageous.

顛頤吉，虎視眈眈，其欲逐逐，無咎。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows one looking downwards for (the power to) nourish. There will be good fortune. Looking with a tiger's downward unwavering glare, and with his desire that impels him to spring after spring, he will fall into no error.

拂經，居貞吉，不可涉大川。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows one acting contrary to what is regular and proper; but if he abide in firmness, there will be good fortune. He should not, (however, try to) cross the great stream.

由頤，厲吉，利涉大川。

The sixth NINE, undivided, shows him from whom comes the nourishing. His position is perilous, but there will be good fortune. It will be advantageous to cross the great stream.

藉用白茅，無咎。

The first SIX, divided, shows one placing mats of the white mâo grass under things set on the ground. There will be no error.

枯楊生稊，老夫得其女妻，無不利。

The second NINE, undivided, shows a decayed willow producing shoots, or an old husband in possession of his young wife. There will be advantage in every way.

棟橈，凶。

The third NINE, undivided, shows a beam that is weak. There will be evil.

棟隆，吉；有它吝。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows a beam curving upwards. There will be good fortune. If (the subject of it) looks for other (help but that of line one), there will be cause for regret.

枯楊生華，老婦得士夫，無咎無譽。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows a decayed willow producing flowers, or an old wife in possession of her young husband. There will be occasion neither for blame nor for praise.

過涉滅頂，凶，無咎。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject with extraordinary (boldness) wading through a stream, till the water hides the crown of his head. There will be evil, but no ground for blame.

習坎，入于坎窞，凶。

The first SIX, divided, shows its subject in the double defile, and (yet) entering a cavern within it. There will be evil.

坎有險，求小得。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject in all the peril of the defile. He will, however, get a little (of the deliverance) that he seeks.

來之坎坎，險且枕，入于坎窞，勿用。

The third SIX, divided, shows its subject, whether he comes or goes ( =descends or ascends), confronted by a defile. All is peril to him and unrest. (His endeavours) will lead him into the cavern of the pit. There should be no action (in such a case).

樽酒簋貳，用缶，納約自牖，終無咎。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject (at a feast), with (simply) a bottle of spirits, and a subsidiary basket of rice, while (the cups and bowls) are (only) of earthenware. He introduces his important lessons (as his ruler's) intelligence admits. There will in the end be no error.

坎不盈，祗既平，無咎。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows the water of the defile not yet full, (so that it might flow away); but order will (soon) be brought about. There will be no error.

係用徽纆，寘于叢棘，三歲不得，凶。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject bound with cords of three strands or two strands, and placed in the thicket of thorns. But in three years he does not learn the course for him to pursue. There will be evil.

履錯然，敬之無咎。

The first NINE, undivided, shows one ready to move with confused steps. But he treads at the same time reverently, and there will be no mistake.

黃離，元吉。

The second SIX, divided, shows its subject in his place in yellow. There will be great good fortune.

日昃之離，不鼓缶而歌，則大耋之嗟，凶。

The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject in a position like that of the declining sun. Instead of playing on his instrument of earthenware, and singing to it, he utters the groans of an old man of eighty. There will be evil.

突如其來如，焚如，死如，棄如。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows the manner of its subject's coming. How abrupt it is, as with fire, with death, to be rejected (by all)!

出涕沱若，戚嗟若，吉。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows its subject as one with tears flowing in torrents, and groaning in sorrow. There will be good fortune.

王用出征，有嘉折首，獲匪其醜，無咎。

The topmost NINE, undivided, shows the king employing its subject in his punitive expeditions. Achieving admirable (merit), he breaks (only) the chiefs (of the rebels). Where his prisoners were not their associates, he does not punish. There will be no error.

咸其拇。

The first six, divided, shows one moving his great toes.

咸其腓，凶，居吉。

The second SIX, divided, shows one moving the calves of his leg. There will be evil. If he abide (quiet in his place), there will be good fortune.

咸其股，執其隨，往吝。

The third NINE, undivided, shows one moving his thighs, and keeping close hold of those whom he follows. Going forward (in this way) will cause regret.

貞吉悔亡，憧憧往來，朋從爾思。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows that firm correctness whi.ch will lead to good fortune, and prevent all occasion for repentance. If its subject be unsettled in his movements, (only) his friends will follow his purpose.

咸其脢，無悔。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows one moving the flesh along the spine above the heart. There will be no occasion for repentance.

咸其輔，頰，舌。

The sixth six, divided, shows one moving his jaws and tongue.

浚恆，貞凶，無攸利。

The first SIX, divided, shows its subject deeply (desirous) of long continuance. Even with firm correctness there will be evil; there will be no advantage in any way.

悔亡。

The second NINE, undivided, shows all occasion for repentance disappearing.

不恆其德，或承之羞，貞吝。

The third NINE, undivided, shows one who does not continuously maintain his virtue. There are those who will impute this to him as a disgrace. However firm he may be, there will be ground for regret.

田無禽。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows a field where there is no game.

恆其德，貞，婦人吉，夫子凶。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows its subject continuously maintaining the virtue indicated by it. In a wife this will be fortunate; in a husband, evil.

振恆，凶。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject exciting himself to long continuance. There will be evil.

遯尾，厲，勿用有攸往。

The first SIX, divided, shows a retiring tail. The position is perilous. No movement in any direction should be made.

執之用黃牛之革，莫之勝說。

The second SIX, divided, shows its subject holding (his purpose) fast as if by a (thong made from the) hide of a yellow ox, which cannot be broken.

係遯，有疾厲，畜臣妾吉。

The third NINE, undivided, shows one retiring but bound,--to his distress and peril. (If he were to deal with his binders as in) nourishing a servant or concubine, it would be fortunate for him.

好遯君子吉，小人否。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring notwithstanding his likings. In a superior man this will lead to good fortune; a small man cannot attain to this.

嘉遯，貞吉。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring in an admirable way. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.

肥遯，無不利。

The sixth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring in a noble way. It will be advantageous in every respect.

壯于趾，征凶，有孚。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject manifesting his strength in his toes. But advance will lead to evil,--most certainly.

貞吉。

The second NINE, undivided, shows that with firm correctness there will be good fortune.

小人用壯，君子用罔，貞厲。羝羊觸藩，羸其角。

The third NINE, undivided, shows, in the case of a small man, one using all his strength; and in the case of a superior man, one whose rule is not to do so. Even with firm correctness the position would be perilous. (The exercise of strength in it might be compared to the case of) a ram butting against a fence, and getting his horns entangled.

貞吉悔亡，藩決不羸，壯于大輿之輹。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows (a case in which) firm correctness leads to good fortune, and occasion for repentance disappears. (We see) the fence opened without the horns being entangled. The strength is like that in the wheel-spokes of a large waggon.

喪羊于易，無悔。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows one who loses his ram(-like strength) in the ease of his position. (But) there will be no occasion for repentance.

羝羊觸藩，不能退，不能遂，無攸利，艱則吉。

The sixth SIX, divided, shows (one who may be compared to) the ram butting against the fence, and unable either to retreat, or to advance as he would fain do. There will not be advantage in any respect; but if he realise the difficulty (of his position), there will be good fortune.

晉如，摧如，貞吉。罔孚，裕無咎。

The first SIX, divided, shows one wishing to advance, and (at the same time) kept back. Let him be firm and correct, and there will be good fortune. If trust be not reposed in him, let him maintain a large and generous mind, and there will be no error.

晉如，愁如，貞吉。受茲介福，于其王母。

The second SIX, divided, shows its subject with the appearance of advancing, and yet of being sorrowful. If he be firm and correct, there will be good fortune. He will receive this great blessing from his grandmother.

眾允，悔亡。

The third SIX, divided, shows its subject trusted by all (around him). All occasion for repentance will disappear.

晉如鼫鼠，貞厲。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject with the appearance of advancing, but like a marmot. However firm and correct he may be, the position is one of peril.

悔亡，失得勿恤，往吉無不利。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows how all occasion for repentance disappears (from its subject). (But) let him not concern himself about whether he shall fail or succeed. To advance will be fortunate, and in every way advantageous.

晉其角，維用伐邑，厲吉無咎，貞吝。

The topmost NINE, undivided, shows one advancing his horns. But he only uses them to punish the (rebellious people of his own) city. The position is perilous, but there will be good fortune. (Yet) however firm and correct he may be, there will be occasion for regret.

明夷于飛，垂其翼。君子于行，三日不食，有攸往，主人有言。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject, (in the condition indicated by) Ming Î, flying, but with drooping wings. When the superior man (is revolving) his going away, he may be for three days without eating. Wherever he goes, the people there may speak (derisively of him).

明夷，夷于左股，用拯馬壯，吉。

The second SIX, divided, shows its subject, (in the condition indicated by) Ming Î, wounded in the left thigh. He saves himself by the strength of a (swift) horse; and is fortunate.

明夷于南狩，得其大首，不可疾貞。

The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject, (in the condition indicated by) Ming Î, hunting in the south, and taking the great chief (of the darkness). He should not be eager to make (all) correct (at once).

入于左腹，獲明夷之心，于出門庭。

The fourth six, divided, shows its subject (just) entered into the left side of the belly (of the dark land). (But) he is able to carry out the mind appropriate (in the condition indicated by) Ming Î, quitting the gate and courtyard (of the lord of darkness).

箕子之明夷，利貞。

The fifth six, divided, shows how the count of K î fulfilled the condition indicated by Ming Î. It will be advantageous to be firm and correct.

不明晦，初登于天，後入于地。

The sixth six, divided, shows the case where there is no light, but (only) obscurity. (Its subject) had at first ascended to (the top of) the sky; his future shall be to go into the earth.

閑有家，悔亡。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject establishing restrictive regulations in his household. Occasion for repentance will disappear.

無攸遂，在中饋，貞吉。

The second SIX, divided, shows its subject taking nothing on herself, but in her central place attending to the preparation of the food. Through her firm correctness there will be good fortune.

家人嗃嗃，悔厲吉；婦子嘻嘻，終吝。

The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject (treating) the members of the household with stern severity. There will be occasion for repentance, there will be peril, (but) there will (also) be good fortune. If the wife and children were to be smirking and chattering, in the end there would be occasion for regret.

富家，大吉。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject enriching the family. There will be great good fortune.

王假有家，勿恤吉。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows the influence of the king extending to his family. There need be no anxiety; there will be good fortune.

有孚威如，終吉。

The topmost NINE, undivided, shows its subject possessed of sincerity and arrayed in majesty. In the end there will be good fortune.

悔亡，喪馬勿逐，自復；見惡人無咎。

The first NINE, undivided, shows that (to its subject) occasion for repentance will disappear. He has lost his horses, but let him not seek for them;--they will return of themselves. Should he meet with bad men, he will not err (in communicating with them).

遇主于巷，無咎。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject happening to meet with his lord in a bye-passage. There will be no error.

見輿曳，其牛掣，其人天且劓，無初有終。

In the third SIX, divided, we see one whose carriage is dragged back, while the oxen in it are pushed back, and he is himself subjected to the shaving of his head and the cutting off of his nose. There is no good beginning, but there will be a good end.

睽孤，遇元夫，交孚，厲無咎。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject solitary amidst the (prevailing) disunion. (But) he meets with the good man (represented by the first line), and they blend their sincere desires together. The position is one of peril, but there will be no mistake.

悔亡，厥宗噬膚，往何咎。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows that (to its subject) occasion for repentance will disappear. With his relative (and minister he unites closely and readily) as if he were biting through a piece of skin. When he goes forward (with this help), what error can there be?

睽孤，見豕負塗，載鬼一車，先張之弧，後說之弧，匪寇婚媾，往遇雨則吉。

The topmost NINE, undivided, shows its subject solitary amidst the (prevailing) disunion. (In the subject of the third line, he seems to) see a pig bearing on its back a load of mud, (or fancies) there is a carriage full of ghosts. He first bends his bow against him, and afterwards unbends it, (for he discovers) that he is not an assailant to injure, but a near relative. Going forward, he shall meet with (genial) rain, and there will be good fortune.

往蹇，來譽。

From the first SIX, divided, we learn that advance (on the part of its subject) will lead to (greater) difficulties, while remaining stationary will afford ground for praise.

王臣蹇蹇，匪躬之故。

The second SIX, divided, shows the minister of the king struggling with difficulty on difficulty, and not with a view to his own advantage.

往蹇來反。

The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater) difficulties. He remains stationary, and returns (to his former associates).

往蹇來連。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater) difficulties. He remains stationary, and unites (with the subject of the line above).

大蹇朋來。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject struggling with the greatest difficulties, while friends are coming to help him.

往蹇來碩，吉；利見大人。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject going forward, (only to increase) the difficulties, while his remaining stationary will be (productive of) great (merit). There will be good fortune, and it will be advantageous to meet with the great man.

無咎。

The first SIX, divided, shows that its subject will commit no error.

田獲三狐，得黃矢，貞吉。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject catch, in hunting, three foxes, and obtain the yellow (= golden) arrows. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.

負且乘，致寇至，貞吝。

The third SIX, divided, shows a porter with his burden, (yet) riding in a carriage. He will (only) tempt robbers to attack him. However firm and correct he may (try to) be, there will be cause for regret.

解而拇，朋至斯孚。

(To the subject of) the fourth NINE, undivided, (it is said), 'Remove your toes. Friends will (then) come, between you and whom there will be mutual confidence.'

君子維有解，吉；有孚于小人。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows (its subject), the superior man (= the ruler), executing his function of removing (whatever is injurious to the idea of the hexagram), in which case there will he good fortune, and confidence in him will be shown even by the small men.

公用射隼，于高墉之上，獲之，無不利。

In the sixth SIX, divided, we see a feudal prince (with his bow) shooting at a falcon on the top of a high wall, and hitting it. (The effect of his action) will be in every way advantageous.

已事遄往，無咎，酌損之。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject suspending his own affairs, and hurrying away (to help the subject of the fourth line). He will commit no error, but let him consider how far he should contribute of what is his (for the other).

利貞，征凶，弗損益之。

The second NINE, undivided, shows that it will be advantageous for its subject to maintain a firm correctness, and that action on his part will be evil. He can give increase (to his correlate) without taking from himself

三人行，則損一人；一人行，則得其友。

The third SIX, divided, shows how of three men walking together, the number is diminished by one; and how one, walking, finds his friend.

損其疾，使遄有喜，無咎。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject diminishing the ailment under which he labours by making (the subject of the first line) hasten (to his help), and make him glad. There will be no error.

或益之，十朋之龜弗克違，元吉。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows parties adding to (the stores of) its subject ten pairs of tortoise shells, and accepting no refusal. There will be great good fortune.

弗損益之，無咎，貞吉，利有攸往，得臣無家。

The topmost NINE, undivided, shows its subject giving increase to others without taking from himself. There will be no error. With firm correctness there will be good fortune. There will be advantage in every movement that shall be made. He will find ministers more than can be counted by their clans.

利用為大作，元吉，無咎。

The first NINE, undivided, shows that it will be advantageous for its subject in his position to make a great movement. If it be greatly fortunate, no blame will be imputed to him.

或益之，十朋之龜弗克違，永貞吉。王用享于帝，吉。

The second SIX, divided, shows parties adding to the stores of its subject ten pairs of tortoise shells whose oracles cannot be opposed. Let him persevere in being firm and correct, and there will be good fortune. Let the king, (having the virtues thus distinguished), employ them in presenting his offerings to God, and there will be good fortune.

益之用凶事，無咎。有孚中行，告公用圭。

The third SIX, divided, shows increase given to its subject by means of what is evil, so that he shall (be led to good), and be without blame. Let him be sincere and pursue the path of the Mean, (so shall he secure the recognition of the ruler, like) an officer who announces himself to his prince by the symbol of his rank.

中行，告公從。利用為依遷國。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject pursuing the due course. His advice to his prince is followed. He can with advantage be relied on in such a movement as that of removing the capital.

有孚惠心，勿問元吉。有孚惠我德。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject with sincere heart seeking to benefit (all below). There need be no question about it; the result will be great good fortune. (All below) will with sincere heart acknowledge his goodness.

莫益之，或擊之，立心勿恆，凶。

In the sixth NINE, undivided, we see one to whose increase none will contribute, while many will seek to assail him. He observes no regular rule in the ordering of his heart. There will be evil.

壯于前趾，往不勝為吝。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject in (the pride of) strength advancing with his toes. He goes forward, but will not succeed. There will be ground for blame.

惕號，莫夜有戎，勿恤。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject full of apprehension and appealing (for sympathy and help). Late at night hostile measures may be (taken against him), but he need not be anxious about them.

壯于頄，有凶。君子夬夬，獨行遇雨，若濡有慍，無咎。

The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject (about to advance) with strong (and determined) looks. There will be evil. (But) the superior man, bent on cutting off (the criminal), will walk alone and encounter the rain, (till he be hated by his proper associates) as if he were contaminated (by the others). (In the end) there will be no blame against him.

臀無膚，其行次且。牽羊悔亡，聞言不信。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows one from whose buttocks the skin has been stripped, and who walks slowly and with difficulty. (If he could act) like a sheep led (after its companions), occasion for repentance would disappear. But though he hear these words, he will not believe them.

莧陸夬夬，中行無咎。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows (the small men like) a bed of purslain, which ought to be uprooted with the utmost determination. (The subject of the line having such determination), his action, in harmony with his central position, will lead to no error or blame.

無號，終有凶。

The sixth SIX, divided, shows its subject without any (helpers) on whom to call. His end will be evil.

繫于金柅，貞吉，有攸往，見凶，羸豕孚蹢躅。

The first SIX, divided, shows how its subject should be kept (like a carriage) tied and fastened to a metal drag, in which case with firm correctness there will be good fortune. (But) if he move in any direction, evil will appear. He will be (like) a lean pig, which is sure to keep jumping about.

包有魚，無咎，不利賓。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject with a wallet of fish. There will be no error. But it will not be well to let (the subject of the first line) go forward to the guests.

臀無膚，其行次且，厲，無大咎。

The third NINE, undivided, shows one from whose buttocks the skin has been stripped so that he walks with difficulty. The position is perilous, but there will be no great error.

包無魚，起凶。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject with his wallet, but no fish in it. This will give rise to evil.

以杞包瓜，含章，有隕自天。

The fifth NINE, undivided, (shows its subject as) a medlar tree overspreading the gourd (beneath it). If he keep his brilliant qualities concealed, (a good issue) will descend (as) from Heaven.

姤其角，吝，無咎。

The sixth NINE, undivided, shows its subject receiving others on his horns. There will be occasion for regret, but there will be no error.

有孚不終，乃亂乃萃，若號一握為笑，勿恤，往無咎。

The first SIX, divided, shows its subject with a sincere desire (for union), but unable to carry it out, so that disorder is brought into the sphere of his union. If he cry out (for help to his proper correlate), all at once (his tears) will give place to smiles. He need not mind (the temporary difficulty); as he goes forward, there will be no error.

引吉，無咎，孚乃利用禴。

The second SIX, divided, shows its subject led forward (by his correlate). There will be good fortune, and freedom from error. There is entire sincerity, and in that case (even the small offerings of) the vernal sacrifice are acceptable.

萃如，嗟如，無攸利，往無咎，小吝。

The third SIX, divided, shows its subject striving after union and seeming to sigh, yet nowhere finding any advantage. If he go forward, he will not err, though there may be some small cause for regret.

大吉，無咎。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject in such a state that, if he be greatly fortunate, he will receive no blame.

萃有位，無咎。匪孚，元永貞，悔亡。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows the union (of all) under its subject in the place of dignity. There will be no error. If any do not have confidence in him, let him see to it that (his virtue) be great, long-continued, and firmly correct, and all occasion for repentance will disappear.

齎咨涕洟，無咎。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject sighing and weeping; but there will be no error.

允升，大吉。

The first SIX, divided, shows its subject advancing upwards with the welcome (of those above him). There will be great good fortune.

孚乃利用禴，無咎。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject with that sincerity which will make even the (small) offerings of the vernal sacrifice acceptable. There will be no error.

升虛邑。

The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject ascending upwards (as into) an empty city.

王用亨于岐山，吉無咎。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject employed by the king to present his offerings on mount Kh î. There will be good fortune; there will be no mistake.

貞吉，升階。

The fifth six, divided, shows its subject firmly correct, and therefore enjoying good fortune. He ascends the stairs (with all due ceremony).

冥升，利于不息之貞。

The sixth six, divided, shows its subject advancing upwards blindly. Advantage will be found in a ceaseless maintenance of firm correctness.

臀困于株木，入于幽谷，三歲不覿。

The first SIX, divided, shows its subject with bare buttocks straitened under the stump of a tree. He enters a dark valley, and for three years has no prospect (of deliverance).

困于酒食，朱紱方來，利用亨祀，征凶，無咎。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject straitened amidst his wine and viands. There come to him anon the red knee-covers (of the ruler). It will be well for him (to maintain his sincerity as) in sacrificing. Active operations (on his part) will lead to evil, but he will be free from blame.

困于石，據于蒺藜，入于其宮，不見其妻，凶。

The third SIX, divided, shows its subject straitened before a (frowning) rock. He lays hold of thorns. He enters his palace, and does not see his wife. There will be evil.

來徐徐，困于金車，吝，有終。

The fourth NINE, undivided shows its subject proceeding very slowly (to help the subject of the first line), who is straitened by the carriage adorned with metal in front of him. There will be occasion for regret, but the end will be good.

劓刖，困于赤紱，乃徐有說，利用祭祀。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject with his nose and feet cut off. He is straitened by (his ministers in their) scarlet aprons. He is leisurely in his movements, however, and is satisfied. It will be well for him to be (as sincere) as in sacrificing (to spiritual beings).

困于葛藟，于臲卼，曰動悔。有悔，征吉。

The sixth SIX, divided, shows its subject straitened, as if bound with creepers; or n a high and dangerous position, and saying (to himself), 'If I move, I shall repent it.' If he do repent of former errors, there will be good fortune in his going forward.

井泥不食，舊井無禽。

The first SIX, divided, shows a well so muddy that men will not drink of it; or an old well to which neither birds (nor other creatures) resort.

井谷射鮒，甕敝漏。

The second NINE, undivided, shows a well from which by a hole the water escapes and flows away to the shrimps (and such small creatures among the grass), or one the water of which leaks away from a broken basket.

井渫不食，為我民惻，可用汲，王明，並受其福。

The third NINE, undivided, shows a well, which has been cleared out, but is not used. Our hearts are sorry for this, for the water might be drawn out and used. If the king were (only) intelligent, both he and we might receive the benefit of it.

井甃，無咎。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows a well, the lining of which is well laid. There will be no error.

井冽，寒泉食。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows a clear, limpid well, (the waters from) whose cold spring are (freely) drunk.

井收勿幕，有孚無吉。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows (the water from) the well brought to the top, which is not allowed to be covered. This suggests the idea of sincerity. There will be great good fortune.

鞏用黃牛之革。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject (as if he were) bound with the skin of a yellow ox.

己日乃革之，征吉，無咎。

The second SIX, divided, shows its subject making his changes after some time has passed. Action taken will be fortunate. There will be no error.

征凶，貞厲，革言三就，有孚。

The third NINE, undivided, shows that action taken by its subject will be evil. Though he be firm and correct, his position is perilous. If the change (he contemplates) have been three times fully discussed, he will be believed in.

悔亡，有孚改命，吉。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows occasion for repentance disappearing (from its subject). Let him be believed in; and though he change (existing) ordinances, there will be good fortune.

大人虎變，未占有孚。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows the great man (producing his changes) as the tiger (does when he) changes (his stripes). Before he divines (and proceeds to action), faith has been reposed in him.

君子豹變，小人革面，征凶，居貞吉。

The sixth SIX, divided, shows the superior man producing his changes as the leopard (does when he) changes (his spots), while small men change their faces (and show their obedience). To go forward (now) would lead to evil, but there will be good fortune in abiding firm and correct.

鼎顛趾，利出否，得妾以其子，無咎。

The first SIX, divided, shows the caldron overthrown and its feet turned up. (But) there will be advantage in its getting rid of what was bad in it. (Or it shows us) the concubine (whose position is improved) by means of her son. There will be no error.

鼎有實，我仇有疾，不我能即，吉。

The second NINE, undivided, shows the caldron with the things (to be cooked) in it. (If its subject can say), 'My enemy dislikes me, but he cannot approach me,' there will be good fortune.

鼎耳革，其行塞，雉膏不食，方雨虧悔，終吉。

The third NINE, undivided, shows the caldron with (the places of) its ears changed. The progress (of its subject) is (thus) stopped. The fat flesh of the pheasant (which is in the caldron) will not be eaten. But the (genial) rain will come, and the grounds for repentance will disappear. There will be good fortune in the end.

鼎折足，覆公餗，其形渥，凶。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows the caldron with its feet broken; and its contents, designed for the ruler's use, overturned and spilt. Its Subject will be made to blush for shame. There will be evil.

鼎黃耳金鉉，利貞。

The fifth six, divided, shows the caldron with yellow ears and rings of metal in them. There will be advantage through being firm and correct.

鼎玉鉉，大吉，無不利。

The sixth NINE, undivided, shows the caldron with rings of jade. There will be great good fortune, and all action taken will be in every way advantageous.

震來虩虩，後笑言啞啞，吉。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject, when the movement approaches, looking out and around with apprehension, and afterwards smiling and talking cheerfully. There will be good fortune.

震來厲，億喪貝，躋于九陵，勿逐，七日得。

The second SIX, divided, shows its subject, when the movement approaches, in a position of peril. He judges it better to let go the articles (in his possession), and to ascend a very lofty height. There is no occasion for him to pursue after (the things he has let go); in seven days he will find them.

震蘇蘇，震行無眚。

The third six, divided, shows its subject distraught amid the startling movements going on. If those movements excite him to (right) action, there will be no mistake.

震遂泥。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject, amid the startling movements, supinely sinking (deeper) in the mud.

震往來厲，億無喪，有事。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows its subject going and coming amidst the startling movements (of the time), and always in peril; but perhaps he will not incur loss, and find business (which he can accomplish).

震索索，視矍矍，征凶。震不于其躬，于其鄰，無咎。婚媾有言。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject, amidst the startling movements (of the time), in breathless dismay and looking round him with trembling apprehension. If he take action, there will be evil. If, while the startling movements have not reached his own person and his neighbourhood, (he were to take precautions), there would be no error, though his relatives might (still) speak against him.

艮其趾，無咎，利永貞。

The first SIX, divided, shows its subject keeping his toes at rest. There will be no error; but it will be advantageous for him to be persistently firm and correct.

艮其腓，不拯其隨，其心不快。

The second SIX, divided, shows its subject keeping the calves of his legs at rest. He cannot help (the subject of the line above) whom he follows, and is dissatisfied in his mind.

艮其限，列其夤，厲薰心。

The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject keeping his loins at rest, and separating the ribs (from the body below). The situation is perilous, and the heart glows with suppressed excitement.

艮其身，無咎。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject keeping his trunk at rest. There will be no error.

艮其輔，言有序，悔亡。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows its subject keeping his jawbones at rest, so that his words are (all) orderly. Occasion for repentance will disappear.

敦艮，吉。

The sixth NINE, undivided, shows its subject devotedly maintaining his restfulness. There will be good fortune.

鴻漸于干，小子厲，有言，無咎。

The first SIX, divided, shows the wild geese gradually approaching the shore. A young officer (in similar circumstances) will be in a position of danger, and be spoken against; but there will be no error.

鴻漸于磐，飲食衎衎，吉。

The second SIX, divided, shows the geese gradually approaching the large rocks, where they eat and drink joyfully and at ease. There will be good fortune.

鴻漸于陸，夫征不復，婦孕不育，凶；利御寇。

The third NINE, undivided, shows them gradually advanced to the dry plains. (It suggests also the idea of) a husband who goes on an expedition from which he does not return, and of a wife who is pregnant, but will not nourish her child. There will be evil. (The case symbolised) might be advantageous in resisting plunderers.

鴻漸于木，或得其桷，無咎。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows the geese gradually advanced to the trees. They may light on the flat branches. There will be no error.

鴻漸于陵，婦三歲不孕，終莫之勝，吉。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows the geese gradually advanced to the high mound. (It suggests the idea of) a wife who for three years does not become pregnant; but in the end the natural issue cannot be prevented. There will be good fortune.

鴻漸于逵，其羽可用為儀，吉。

The sixth NINE, undivided, shows the geese gradually advanced to the large heights (beyond). Their feathers can be used as ornaments. There will be good fortune.

歸妹以娣，跛能履，征吉。

The first NINE, undivided, shows the younger sister married off in a position ancillary to the real wife. (It suggests the idea of) a person lame on one leg who yet manages to tramp along. Going forward will be fortunate.

眇能視，利幽人之貞。

The second NINE, undivided, shows her blind of one eye, and yet able to see. There will be advantage in her maintaining the firm correctness of a solitary widow.

歸妹以須，反歸以娣。

The third SIX, divided, shows the younger sister who was to be married off in a mean position. She returns and accepts an ancillary position.

歸妹愆期，遲歸有時。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows the younger sister who is to be married off protracting the time. She may be late in being married, but the time will come.

帝乙歸妹，其君之袂，不如其娣之袂良，月幾望，吉。

The fifth SIX, divided, reminds us of the marrying of the younger sister of (king) Tî-yî, when the sleeves of her the princess were not equal to those of the (still) younger sister who accompanied her in an inferior capacity. (The case suggests the thought of) the moon almost full. There will be good fortune.

女承筐無實，士刲羊無血，無攸利。

The sixth SIX, divided, shows the young lady bearing the basket, but without anything in it, and the gentleman slaughtering the sheep, but without blood flowing from it. There will be no advantage in any way.

遇其配主，雖旬無咎，往有尚。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject meeting with his mate. Though they are both of the same character, there will be no error. Advance will call forth approval.

豐其蔀，日中見斗，往得疑疾，有孚發若，吉。

The second SIX, divided, shows its subject surrounded by screens so large and thick that at midday he can see from them the constellation of the Bushel. If he go (and try to enlighten his ruler who is thus emblemed), he will make himself to be viewed with suspicion and dislike. Let him cherish his feeling of sincere devotion that he may thereby move (his ruler's mind), and there will be good fortune.

豐其沛，日中見沫，折其右肱，無咎。

The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject with an (additional) screen of a large and thick banner, through which at midday he can see (the small) Mei star. (In the darkness) he breaks his right arm; but there will be no error.

豐其蔀，日中見斗，遇其夷主，吉。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject in a tent so large and thick that at midday he can see from it the constellation of the Bushel. But he meets with the subject of the (first) line, undivided like himself. There will be good fortune.

來章，有慶譽，吉。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows its subject bringing around him the men of brilliant ability. There will be occasion for congratulation and praise. There will be good fortune.

豐其屋，蔀其家，窺其戶，闃其無人，三歲不覿，凶。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject with his house made large, but only serving as a screen to his household. When he looks at his door, it is still, and there is nobody about it. For three years no one is to be seen. There will be evil.

旅瑣瑣，斯其所取災。

The first SIX, divided, shows the stranger mean and meanly occupied. It is thus that he brings on himself (further) calamity.

旅即次，懷其資，得童僕貞。

The second SIX, divided, shows the stranger, occupying his lodging-house, carrying with him his means of livelihood, and provided with good and trusty servants.

旅焚其次，喪其童僕，貞厲。

The third NINE, undivided, shows the stranger, burning his lodging-house, and having lost his servants. However firm and correct he (try to) be, he will be in peril.

旅于處，得其資斧，我心不快。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows the traveller in a resting-place, having (also) the means of livelihood and the axe, (but still saying), 'I am not at ease in my mind.'

射雉一矢亡，終以譽命。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows its subject shooting a pheasant. He will lose his arrow, but in the end he will obtain praise and a (high) charge.

鳥焚其巢，旅人先笑後號咷。喪牛于易，凶。

The sixth NINE, undivided, suggests the idea of a bird burning its nest. The stranger, (thus represented), first laughs and then cries out. He has lost his ox(-like docility) too readily and easily. There will be evil.

進退，利武人之貞。

The first SIX, divided, shows its subject (now) advancing, (now) receding. It would be advantageous for him to have the firm correctness of a brave soldier.

巽在床下，用史巫紛若，吉無咎。

The second NINE, undivided, shows the representative of Sun beneath a couch, and employing diviners and exorcists in a way bordering on confusion. There will be good fortune and no error.

頻巽，吝。

The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject penetrating (only) by violent and repeated efforts. There will be occasion for regret.

悔亡，田獲三品。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows all occasion for repentance (in its subject) passed away. He takes game for its threefold use in his hunting.

貞吉悔亡，無不利。無初有終，先庚三日，後庚三日，吉。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows that with firm correctness there will be good fortune (to its subject). All occasion for repentance will disappear, and all his movements will be advantageous. There may have been no (good) beginning, but there will be a (good) end. Three days before making any changes, (let him give notice of them); and three days after, (let him reconsider them). There will (thus) be good fortune.

巽在床下，喪其資斧，貞凶。

The sixth NINE, undivided, shows the representative of penetration beneath a couch, and having lost the axe with which he executed his decisions. However firm and correct he may (try to) be, there will be evil.

和兌，吉。

The first NINE, undivided, shows the pleasure of (inward) harmony. There will be good fortune.

孚兌，吉，悔亡。

The second NINE, undivided, shows the pleasure arising from (inward) sincerity. There will be good fortune. Occasion for repentance will disappear.

來兌，凶。

The third SIX, divided, shows its subject bringing round himself whatever can give pleasure. There will be evil.

商兌，未寧，介疾有喜。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject deliberating about what to seek his pleasure in, and not at rest. He borders on what would be injurious, but there will be cause for joy.

孚于剝，有厲。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject trusting in one who would injure him. The situation is perilous.

引兌。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows the pleasure of its subject in leading and attracting others.

用拯馬壯，吉。

The first SIX, divided, shows its subject engaged in rescuing (from the impending evil) and having (the assistance of) a strong horse. There will be good fortune.

渙奔其機，悔亡。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject, amid the dispersion, hurrying to his contrivance (for security). All occasion for repentance will disappear.

渙其躬，無悔。

The third SIX, divided, shows its subject discarding any regard to his own person. There will be no occasion for repentance.

渙其群，元吉。渙有丘，匪夷所思。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject scattering the (different) parties (in the state); which leads to great good fortune. From the dispersion (he collects again good men standing out, a crowd) like a mound, which is what ordinary men would not have thought of.

渙汗其大號，渙王居，無咎。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject amidst the dispersion issuing his great announcements as the perspiration (flows from his body). He scatters abroad (also) the accumulations in the royal granaries. There will be no error.

渙其血，去逖出，無咎。

The topmost NINE, undivided, shows its subject disposing of (what may be called) its bloody wounds, and going and separating himself from its anxious fears. There will be no error.

不出戶庭，無咎。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject not quitting the courtyard outside his door. There will be no error.

不出門庭，凶。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject not quitting the courtyard inside his gate. There will be evil.

不節若，則嗟若，無咎。

The third SIX, divided, shows its subject with no appearance of observing the (proper) regulations, in which case we shall see him lamenting. But there will be no one to blame (but himself).

安節，亨。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject quietly and naturally (attentive to all) regulations. There will be progress and success.

甘節，吉；往有尚。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject sweetly and acceptably enacting his regulations. There will be good fortune. The onward progress with them will afford ground for admiration.

苦節，貞凶，悔亡。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject enacting regulations severe and difficult. Even with firmness and correctness there will be evil. But though there will be cause for repentance, it will (by and by) disappear.

虞吉，有他不燕。

The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject resting (in himself). There will be good fortune. If he sought to any other, he would not find rest.

鳴鶴在陰，其子和之，我有好爵，吾與爾靡之。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject (like) the crane crying out in her hidden retirement, and her young ones responding to her. (It is as if it were said), 'I have a cup of good spirits,' (and the response were), 'I will partake of it with you.'

得敵，或鼓或罷，或泣或歌。

The third SIX, divided, shows its subject having met with his mate. Now he beats his drum, and now he leaves off. Now he weeps, and now he sings.

月幾望，馬匹亡，無咎。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject (like) the moon nearly full, and (like) a horse (in a chariot) whose fellow disappears. There will be no error.

有孚攣如，無咎。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject perfectly sincere, and linking (others) to him in closest union. There will be no error.

翰音登于天，貞凶。

The topmost NINE, undivided, shows its subject in chanticleer (trying to) mount to heaven. Even with firm correctness there will be evil.

飛鳥以凶。

The first SIX, divided, suggests (the idea of) a bird flying, (and ascending) till the issue is evil.

過其祖，遇其妣；不及其君，遇其臣；無咎。

The second SIX, divided, shows its subject passing by his grandfather, and meeting with his grandmother; not attempting anything against his ruler, but meeting him as his minister. There will be no error.

弗過防之，從或戕之，凶。

The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject taking no extraordinary precautions against danger; and some in consequence finding opportunity to assail and injure him. There will be evil.

無咎，弗過遇之。往厲必戒，勿用永貞。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject falling into no error, but meeting (the exigency of his situation), without exceeding (in his natural course). If he go forward, there will be peril, and he must be cautious. There is no occasion to be using firmness perpetually.

密雲不雨，自我西郊，公弋取彼在穴。

The fifth SIX, divided, (suggests the idea) of dense clouds, but no rain, coming from our borders in the west. It also (shows) the prince shooting his arrow, and taking the bird in a cave.

弗遇過之，飛鳥離之，凶，是謂災眚。

The sixth SIX, divided, shows its subject not meeting (the exigency of his situation), and exceeding (his proper course). (It suggests the idea of) a bird flying far aloft. There will be evil. The case is what is called one of calamity and self-produced injury.

曳其輪，濡其尾，無咎。

The first NINE, undivided, (shows its subject as a driver) who drags back his wheel, (or as a fox) which has wet his tail. There will be no error.

婦喪其茀，勿逐，七日得。

The second SIX, divided, (shows its subject as) a wife who has lost her (carriage-)screen. There is no occasion to go in pursuit of it. In seven days she will find it.

高宗伐鬼方，三年克之，小人勿用。

The third NINE, undivided, (suggests the case of) Kâo Žung, who attacked the Demon region, but was three years in subduing it. Small men should not be employed (in such enterprises).

繻有衣袽，終日戒。

The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject with rags provided against any leak (in his boat), and on his guard all day long.

東鄰殺牛，不如西鄰之禴祭，實受其福。

The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject (as) the neighbour in the east who slaughters an ox (for his sacrifice); but this is not equal to the (small) spring sacrifice of the neighbour in the west, whose sincerity receives the blessing.

濡其首，厲。

The topmost SIX, divided, shows its subject with (even) his head immersed. The position is perilous.

濡其尾，吝。

The first SIX, divided, shows its subject (like a fox) whose tail gets immersed. There will be occasion for regret.

曳其輪，貞吉。

The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject dragging back his (carriage-) wheel. With firmness and correctness there will be good fortune.

未濟，征凶，利涉大川。

The third SIX, divided, shows its subject, with (the state of things) not yet remedied, advancing on; which will lead to evil. But there will be advantage in (trying to) cross the great stream.

貞吉，悔亡，震用伐鬼方，三年有賞于大國。

The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject by firm correctness obtaining good fortune, so that all occasion for repentance disappears. Let him stir himself up, as if he were invading the Demon region, where for three years rewards will come to him (and his troops) from the great kingdom.

貞吉，無悔，君子之光，有孚，吉。

The fifth SIX, divided, shows its subject by firm correctness obtaining good fortune, and having no occasion for repentance. (We see in him) the brightness of a superior man, and the possession of sincerity. There will be good fortune.

有孚于飲酒，無咎，濡其首，有孚失是。

The topmost NINE, undivided, shows its subject full of confidence and therefore feasting (quietly). There will be no error. (If he) cherish this confidence, till he (is like the fox who) gets his head immersed, it will fail of what is right.