I, the corners of the mouth (providing nourishment)

The Judgement
The Corners of the Mouth. Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to the providing of nourishment And to what a man seeks To fill his own mouth with.

The Image
At the foot of the mountain, thunder: The image of Providing Nourishment. Thus the superior man is careful of his words And temperate in eating and drinking.

The lines:

Nine at the bottom means:
You let your magic tortoise go,
And look at me with the corners of your mouth drooping.
Misfortune.

Six in the second place means:
Turning to the summit for nourishment,
Deviating from the path
To seek nourishment from the hill.
Continuing to do this brings misfortune.

Six in the third place means:
Turning away from nourishment.
Perseverance brings misfortune.
Do not act thus for ten years.
Nothing serves to further.

Six in the fourth place means:
Turning to the summit
For provision of nourishment
Brings good fortune.
Spying about with sharp eyes
Like a tiger with insatiable craving.
No blame.

() Six in the fifth place means:
Turning away from the path.
To remain persevering brings good fortune.
One should not cross the great water.

() Nine at the top means:
The source of nourishment.
Awareness of danger brings good fortune.
It furthers one to cross the great water.

Previous: Ta Ch'u ,The Taming Power of the Great
Next: Ta Kuo, Preponderance of the Great