The Hexagrams
27 I The Corners of the Mouth (Providing Nourishment)
The Judgment
The Corners of the Mouth.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
Pay heed to the providing of nourishment
And to what a man seeks
To fill his own mouth with.
The Image
At the foot of the mountain, thunder:
The image of Providing Nourishment.
Thus the superior man is careful of his words
And temperate in eating and drinking.
Nine at the beginning means:
You let your magic tortoise go,
And look at me with the corners of your mouth drooping.
Misfortune.
Six in second place means:
Turning to the summit for nourishment,
Deviating from the path
To seek nourishment from the hill.
Continuing to do this brings misfortune.
Six in third place means:
Turning away from nourishment.
Perseverance brings misfortune.
Do not act thus for ten years.
Nothing serves to further.
Six in fourth place means:
Turning to the summit
For provision of nourishment
Brings good fortune.
Spying about with sharp eyes
Like a tiger with insatiable craving.
No blame.
Six in fifth place means:
* Turning away from the path.
To remain persevering brings good fortune.
One should not cross the great water.
Nine at the top means:
* The source of nourishment.
Awareness of danger brings good fortune.
It furthers one to cross the great water.
Last modified: September 19, 1994
Rick Le Mon, web@littlestcat.com