Lu, treading (conduct)

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.

Nine at the bottom means:
Simple conduct. Progress without blame.

Nine in the second place means:
Treading a smooth, level course.
The perseverance of a dark man
Brings good fortune.

[] Six in the third place means:
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.

Nine in the fourth place means:
He treads on the tail of the tiger.
Caution and circumspection
Lead ultimately to good fortune.

() Nine in the fifth place means:
Resolute conduct.
Perseverance with awareness of danger.

Nine at the top means:
Look to your conduct and weigh the favorable signs.
When everything is fulfilled, supreme good fortune comes.

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