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10 lǚ 履 ䷉ Treading/Conduct/ -

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.

*** Simple conduct. Progress without blame.

*** Treading a smooth, level course. The perseverance of a dark man Brings good fortune.

*** 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.

*** He treads on the tail of the tiger. Caution and circumspection Lead ultimately to good fortune.

*** Resolute conduct. Perseverance with awareness of danger.

*** Look to your conduct and weigh the favorable signs. When everything is fulfilled, supreme good fortune comes.

Treading. Treading upon the tail of the tiger. It does not bite the man. Success.

20 guān 觀 ䷓ Viewing/contemplation/looking up -

The wind blows over the earth: The image of Contemplation. Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world, Contemplated the people, And gave them instruction.

*** Boylike contemplation. For an inferior man, no blame. For a superior man, humiliation.

*** Contemplation through the crack of the door. Furthering for the perseverance of a woman.

*** Contemplation of my life Decides the choice Between advance and retreat.

*** Contemplation of the light of the kingdom. It furthers one to exert influence as the guest of a king.

*** Contemplation of my life. The superior man is without blame.

*** Contemplation of his life. The superior man is without blame.

Contemplation. The ablution has been made, But not yet the offering. Full of trust they look up to him.