Contemplation
"The wind blows over the earth. Look at the example you set for others."
The Judgment
Contemplation. The ablution has been made, but not yet the offering. Full of trust they look up to him.
Original Text
盥而不荐，有孚颙若。
The Image
The wind blows over the earth: The image of Contemplation. Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world, contemplated the people, and gave them instruction.
Original Text
风行地上，观；先王以省方，观民设教。
The Lines
Six at the Beginning初六
"Boylike contemplation. For an inferior man, no blame. For a superior man, humiliation."
Superficial understanding is acceptable for the masses, but not for a leader.
Original: 童观，小人无咎，君子吝。
Six at the Place 2六二
"Peeping through the crack. Furthering for the perseverance of a woman."
A narrow view is sufficient for domestic affairs but not for the world.
Original: 窥观，利女贞。
Six at the Place 3六三
"Contemplating my life. Choice between advance and retreat."
Self-reflection helps you decide whether to move forward or step back.
Original: 观我生，进退。
Six at the Place 4六四
"Contemplating the light of the kingdom. It furthers one to exert influence as the guest of a king."
Recognize excellence and serve where you can do the most good.
Original: 观国之光，利用宾于王。
Nine at the Place 5九五
"Contemplating my life. The superior man is without blame."
A leader must constantly examine their own actions and impact.
Original: 观我生，君子无咎。
Nine at the Top上九
"Contemplating his life. The superior man is without blame."
Others look to you as an example. Maintain your integrity.
Original: 观其生，君子无咎。