Opposition
"Fire above, lake below. In small matters, good fortune."
The Judgment
Opposition. In small matters, good fortune.
Original Text
小事吉。
The Image
Above fire; below, the lake: The image of Opposition. Thus the superior man retains his individuality in the midst of the general mass.
Original Text
上火下泽，睽；君子以同而异。
The Lines
Nine at the Beginning初九
"Remorse disappears. If you lose your horse, do not run after it; it will come back of its own accord. When you see evil people, guard yourself against mistakes."
Do not force things. Let them return naturally.
Original: 悔亡。丧马勿逐，自复。见恶人，无咎。
Nine at the Place 2九二
"One meets his lord in a narrow street. No blame."
An accidental meeting can resolve misunderstandings.
Original: 遇主于巷，无咎。
Six at the Place 3六三
"One sees the wagon dragged back, the oxen halted, a man's hair and nose cut off. Not a good beginning, but a good end."
Things look bad, but patience will see you through.
Original: 见舆曳，其牛掣，其人天且劓。无初有终。
Nine at the Place 4九四
"Isolated through opposition, one meets a like-minded man with whom one can associate in good faith. Despite the danger, no blame."
Finding a friend in isolation brings safety.
Original: 睽孤，遇元夫，交孚，厉无咎。
Six at the Place 5六五
"Remorse disappears. The companion bites his way through the wrappings. If one goes to him, how could it be a mistake?"
Misunderstandings are cleared up. Unity is restored.
Original: 悔亡。厥宗噬肤，往何咎。
Nine at the Top上九
"Isolated through opposition, one sees one's companion as a pig covered with dirt, as a wagon full of devils. First one draws a bow against him, then one lays the bow aside. He is not a robber; he will woo at the right time. As one goes, rain falls; then good fortune comes."
Paranoia creates enemies. Seeing clearly removes fear.
Original: 睽孤，见豕负涂，载鬼一车。先张之弧，后说之弧。匪寇婚媾，往遇雨则吉。