Coming to Meet
"The wind blows under heaven. Do not marry such a maiden."
The Judgment
Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden.
Original Text
女壮，勿用取女。
The Image
Under heaven, wind: The image of Coming to Meet. Thus does the prince act when disseminating his commands and proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven.
Original Text
天下有风，姤；后以施命诰四方。
The Lines
Six at the Beginning初六
"It must be checked with a brake of bronze. Perseverance brings good fortune. If one lets it take its course, one experiences misfortune. Even a lean pig has the impulse to rage around."
Check negative influences early.
Original: 系于金柅，贞吉。有攸往，见凶，羸豕孚蹢躅。
Nine at the Place 2九二
"There is a fish in the tank. No blame. Does not further guests."
Keep the inferior element under control.
Original: 包有鱼，无咎，不利宾。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"There is no skin on his thighs, and walking comes hard. If one is mindful of the danger, no great mistake is made."
Temptation is present but you are unable to act on it, which saves you.
Original: 臀无肤，其行次且，厉，无大咎。
Nine at the Place 4九四
"No fish in the tank. This leads to misfortune."
If you distance yourself from the people, you lose their support.
Original: 包无鱼，起凶。
Nine at the Place 5九五
"A melon covered with willow leaves. Hidden lines. Then it drops down to one from heaven."
Quiet, inner strength protects beauty and brings blessings.
Original: 以杞包瓜，含章，有陨自天。
Nine at the Top上九
"He comes to meet with his horns. Humiliation. No blame."
Rigidity prevents connection.
Original: 姤其角，吝，无咎。