The Hexagrams
39 Chien Obstruction
The Judgment
Obstruction. The southwest furthers.
The northeast does not further.
It furthers one to see the great man.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
The Image
Water on the mountain:
The image of Obstruction.
Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself
And molds his character.
Six at the beginning means:
Going leads to obstructions,
Coming meets with praise.
Six in second place means:
The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction,
But it is not his own fault.
Nine in third place means:
Going leads to obstructions;
Hence he comes back.
Six in fourth place means:
Going leads to obstructions,
Coming leads to union.
Nine in fifth place means:
* In the midst of the greatest obstructions,
Friends come.
Six at the top means:
Going leads to obstructions,
Coming leads to great good fortune.
It furthers one to see the great man.
Last modified: September 19, 1994
Rick Le Mon, web@littlestcat.com