The Wanderer
"Fire on the mountain. The wanderer should not remain. Success in small matters."
The Judgment
The Wanderer. Success through smallness. Perseverance brings good fortune to the wanderer.
Original Text
小亨，旅贞吉。
The Image
Fire on the mountain: The image of The Wanderer. Thus the superior man is clear-minded and cautious in imposing penalties, and protracts no lawsuits.
Original Text
山上有火，旅；君子以明慎用刑，而不留狱。
The Lines
Six at the Beginning初六
"If the wanderer busies himself with trivial things, he draws down misfortune upon himself."
Focus on what matters. Petty behavior brings trouble in a strange land.
Original: 旅琐琐，斯其所取灾。
Six at the Place 2六二
"The wanderer comes to an inn. He has his property with him. He wins the steadfastness of a young servant."
Modesty and correctness attract help.
Original: 旅即次，怀其资，得童仆贞。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"The wanderer's inn burns down. He loses the steadfastness of his young servant. Danger."
Arrogance alienates those who would help you.
Original: 旅焚其次，丧其童仆，贞厉。
Nine at the Place 4九四
"The wanderer rests in a shelter. He obtains his property and an ax. My heart is not glad."
You have material safety but no spiritual home.
Original: 旅于处，得其资斧，我心不快。
Six at the Place 5六五
"He shoots a pheasant. It drops with the first arrow. In the end this brings praise and office."
Skill and correctness bring reward.
Original: 射雉一矢亡，终以誉命。
Nine at the Top上九
"The bird's nest burns up. The wanderer laughs at first, then must needs lament and weep. Through carelessness he loses his cow. Misfortune."
Pride goes before a fall. Carelessness leads to loss.
Original: 鸟焚其巢，旅人先笑后号啕。丧牛于易，凶。