10/ 履 / ䷉ / Treading [Conduct]

the judgement

TREADING. Treading upon the tail of the tiger.

It does not bite the man. Success.

the image

Heaven above, the lake below

The image of TREADING.

Thus the superior man discriminates between high and low,

And thereby fortifies the thinking of the people.

the lines

Nine at the beginning means:

Simple conduct. Progress without blame.

Nine in the second place means:

Treading a smooth, level course.

The perseverance of a dark man

Brings good fortune.

Six in the third place means:

A one–eyed man is able to see,

A lame man is able to tread.

He treads on the tail of the tiger.

The tiger bites the man.

Misfortune.

Thus does a warrior act on behalf of his great prince.

Nine in the fourth place means:

He treads on the tail of the tiger.

Caution and circumspection

Lead ultimately to good fortune.

Nine in the fifth place means:

Resolute conduct.

Perseverance with awareness of danger.

Nine at the top means:

Look to you conduct and weigh the favorable signs.

When everything is fulfilled, supreme good fortune comes.

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10/ 履 / ䷉ / The Lî Hexagram

Explanation of the entire figure by king Wăn

(Lî suggests the idea of) one treading on the tail of a tiger, which does not bite him.

There will be progress and success.

Explanation of the separate lines by the duke of Kâu

The first NINE, undivided,

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

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.

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.

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.

The fifth NINE, undivided,

shows the resolute tread of its subject. Though he be firm and correct,

there will be peril.

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.

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10/ 履 / ䷉ / Fulfillment/ Lü

decision

Treading upon a tiger's tail,

Does not bite.

Prosperous and smooth.

commentary on the symbol

Above is Heaven; below is Lake.

An image of Fulfillment.

In correspondence with this,

The superior person discriminates as to duty between high and low,

And sets people's minds at rest

yao text (the lines)

Initial Nine

Plainly fulfill one's duty.

Going forward: no fault.

Second Nine

Fulfill one's duty,

The path is smooth, smooth.

The recluse,

Being steadfast and upright: good fortune.

Third Six

One-eyed person is still able to see,

Lame person is still able to walk.

Treading upon a tiger's tail,

Risking a tiger bite.

Misfortune

The warrior works for the great king

Fourth Nine

Treading upon a tiger's tail

With heed, heed,

Ends in good fortune

Fifth Nine

Decisively fulfill one's duty.

Being steadfast: adversity.

Top Nine

Review the past.

summarize the journey.

Everything is fulfilled

Supreme good fortune

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