The Well
"Water over wind. The town may change, but the well cannot. It is the source."
The Judgment
The Well. The town may be changed, but the well cannot be changed. It neither decreases nor increases. They come and go and draw from the well.
Original Text
改邑不改井，无丧无得，往来井井。
The Image
Water over wood: The image of The Well. Thus the superior man encourages the people at their work, and exhorts them to help one another.
Original Text
木上有水，井；君子以劳民劝相。
The Lines
Six at the Beginning初六
"The well is muddy. No animals come to an old well."
Do not neglect your talents, or no one will use them.
Original: 井泥不食，旧井无禽。
Nine at the Place 2九二
"At the well hole one shoots fishes. The jug is broken and leaks."
Your talents are wasted if you associate with the wrong people.
Original: 井谷射鲋，瓮敝漏。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"The well is cleaned, but no one drinks from it. This is my heart's sorrow. For one might draw from it. If the king were clear-minded, good fortune might be enjoyed in common."
Your abilities are unrecognized. Wait for a wise leader.
Original: 井渫不食，为我心恻，可用汲。王明，并受其福。
Six at the Place 4六四
"The well is being lined. No blame."
Self-improvement is never a waste of time.
Original: 井阑，无咎。
Nine at the Place 5九五
"In the well there is a clear, cold spring from which one can drink."
Your wisdom is available to all. Success.
Original: 井冽，寒泉食。
Six at the Top上六
"One draws from the well without hindrance. It is dependable. Supreme good fortune."
Generously sharing your wisdom brings great success.
Original: 井收勿幕，有孚元吉。