The Power of the Great
"Thunder in heaven above. Use power only when it aligns with what is right."
The Judgment
The Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers.
Original Text
利贞。
The Image
Thunder in heaven above: The image of The Power of the Great. Thus the superior man does not tread upon paths that do not accord with established order.
Original Text
雷在天上，大壮；君子以非礼弗履。
The Lines
Nine at the Beginning初九
"Power in the toes. Continuing brings misfortune. This is certainly true."
Do not advance just because you feel strong. Wait.
Original: 壮于趾，征凶，有孚。
Nine at the Place 2九二
"Perseverance brings good fortune."
Inner balance and correctness bring success.
Original: 贞吉。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"The inferior man works through power. The superior man does not act thus. To continue is dangerous. A goat butts against a hedge and gets its horns entangled."
Do not force your way. Use wisdom, not brute strength.
Original: 小人用壮，君子用罔。贞厉。羝羊触藩，羸其角。
Nine at the Place 4九四
"Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears. The hedge opens; there is no entanglement. Power depends upon the axle of a big cart."
Obstacles are removed. You can now advance smoothly.
Original: 贞吉，悔亡。藩决不羸，壮于大舆之輹。
Six at the Place 5六五
"Loses the goat with ease. No remorse."
Give up stubborness and aggression. This leads to peace.
Original: 丧羊于易，无悔。
Six at the Top上六
"A goat butts against a hedge. It cannot go backward, it cannot go forward. Nothing serves to further. If one notes the difficulty, this brings good fortune."
You are stuck. Do not struggle. Patience will resolve it.
Original: 羝羊触藩，不能退，不能遂，无攸利，艰则吉。