The Taming Power of the Great
"Heaven within the mountain. Acquaint yourself with the words of antiquity."
The Judgment
The Taming Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers. Not eating at home brings good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water.
Original Text
利贞，不家食，吉，利涉大川。
The Image
Heaven within the mountain: The image of The Taming Power of the Great. Thus the superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity and many deeds of the past, in order to strengthen his character thereby.
Original Text
天在山中，大畜；君子以多识前言往行，以畜其德。
The Lines
Nine at the Beginning初九
"Danger is at hand. It furthers one to desist."
Stop before you run into trouble. Restraint is wise.
Original: 有厉，利已。
Nine at the Place 2九二
"The spokes burst out of the wagon wheels."
External forces stop you. Accept the delay.
Original: 舆说辐。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"A good horse that follows others. Awareness of danger, with perseverance, furthers. Practice chariot driving and armed defense daily. It furthers one to have somewhere to go."
Prepare yourself and join with others to advance.
Original: 良马逐，利艰贞。日闲舆卫，利有攸往。
Six at the Place 4六四
"The headboard of a young bull. Great good fortune."
Restrain impulses before they become habits. Prevention is key.
Original: 童牛之牿，元吉。
Six at the Place 5六五
"The tusk of a gelded boar. Good fortune."
Removing the source of aggression solves the problem.
Original: 豮豕之牙，吉。
Nine at the Top上九
"One attains the way of heaven. Success."
Great success comes from aligning with the highest principles.
Original: 何天之衢，亨。