39. OBSTRUCTION
Chien
The Judgement
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.
The Lines
Six at the top: Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to great things. Good fortune. It furthers one to see the great man.
The Image says: 'Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to great things.' The will is directed to the inner. 'It furthers one to see the great man,' in order to follow the noble.
Nine in the fifth place: In the midst of the greatest obstructions, friends come.
The Image says: 'In the midst of the greatest obstructions, friends come,' because one is in the middle and moderate.
Six in the fourth place: Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to union.
The Image says: 'Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to union.' The place is the right one, and it is firm.
Nine in the third place: Going leads to obstructions; hence he comes back.
The Image says: 'Going leads to obstructions; hence he comes back.' Those within rejoice.
Six in the second place: The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, but it is not his own fault.
The Image says: 'The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction.' In the end there is no blame.
Six at the beginning: Going leads to obstructions, coming meets with praise.
The Image says: 'Going leads to obstructions, coming meets with praise.' It is right to wait.