The Hexagrams
33 Tun Retreat
The Judgment
Retreat. Success.
In what is small, perseverance furthers.
The Image
Mountain under heaven: the image of Retreat.
Thus the superior man keeps the inferior man at a distance,
Not angrily but with reserve.
Six at the beginning means:
At the tail in retreat. This is dangerous.
One must not wish to undertake anything.
Six in second place means:
He holds him fast with yellow oxhide.
No one can tear him loose.
Nine in third place means:
A halted retreat
Is nerve-wracking and dangerous.
To retain people as men- and maidservants
Brings good fortune.
Nine in fourth place means:
Voluntary retreat brings good fortune to the superior man
And downfall to the inferior man.
Nine in fifth place means:
* Friendly retreat. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Nine at the top means:
Cheerful retreat. Everything serves to further.
Last modified: September 19, 1994
Rick Le Mon, web@littlestcat.com