64. BEFORE COMPLETION
Wei Chi
The Judgement
BEFORE COMPLETION. Success. But if the little fox, after nearly completing the crossing, Gets his tail in the water, There is nothing that would further.
The Image
Fire over water: The image of the condition BEFORE COMPLETION. Thus the superior man is careful In the differentiation of things, So that each finds its place.
The Lines
Nine at the top: He drinks wine in genuine confidence. No blame. But if he gets his head in the water, he loses it, in truth.
The Image says: 'He drinks wine and gets his head in the water.' He does not yet know moderation.
Six in the fifth place: Perseverance brings good fortune. No remorse. The light of the superior man is true. Good fortune.
The Image says: 'The light of the superior man.' Its radiance brings good fortune.
Nine in the fourth place: Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears. Shock, in order to chastise the Devil's Country. For three years, great realms are awarded.
The Image says: 'Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears.' The will is carried out.
Six in the third place: Before completion, attack brings misfortune. It is favorable to cross the great water.
The Image says: 'Before completion, attack brings misfortune.' The place is not the right one.
Nine in the second place: He breaks his wheels. Perseverance brings good fortune.
The Image says: 'Perseverance brings good fortune in the nine in the second place,' because one is in the middle and walks in the right.
Six at the beginning: He gets his tail in the water. Humiliating.
The Image says: 'He gets his tail in the water.' He does not yet know the end.