10. TREADING (CONDUCT)
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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 top: Look to your conduct and weigh the favorable signs. When everything is fulfilled, supreme good fortune comes.
The Image says: 'Supreme good fortune comes at the top.' This is a great cause for congratulation.
Nine in the fifth place: Resolute conduct. Perseverance with awareness of danger.
The Image says: 'Resolute conduct. Perseverance with awareness of danger.' The place is correct and appropriate.
Nine in the fourth place: He treads on the tail of the tiger. Caution and circumspection lead ultimately to good fortune.
The Image says: 'Caution and circumspection lead ultimately to good fortune,' because the will is carried out.
Six in the third place: 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.
The Image says: 'A one-eyed man is able to see,' but not clearly. 'A lame man is able to tread,' but not to walk with others. The misfortune of being bitten comes from the fact that the place is not the right one. 'A warrior acts on behalf of his great prince,' because his will is firm.
Nine in the second place: Treading a smooth, level course. The perseverance of a dark man brings good fortune.
The Image says: 'The perseverance of a dark man brings good fortune,' because he is in the middle and does not let himself be confused.
Nine at the beginning: Simple conduct. Progress without blame.
The Image says: 'Simple conduct. Progress.' One carries out one's own will.