64. Wei Chi / Before Completion

 
 above Li The Clinging, Flame
 
 
 below K'an The Abysmal, Water
 

The Judgement

Before Completion. Success.
But if the little fox, after nearly completing the crossing,
Gets his tail in the water,
There is nothing that would further.

The Image

Fire over water:
The image of the condition before transition.
Thus the superior man is careful
In the differentiation of things,
So that each finds its place.

The Lines

Nine in the second place means:
He brakes his wheels.
Perseverance brings good fortune.

Six in the third place means:
Before completion, attack brings misfortune.
It furthers one to cross the great water.

56. Lu / The Wanderer

 
 above Li The Clinging, Flame
 
 
 below Kên Keeping Still, Mountain
 

The Judgement

The Wanderer. Success through smallness.
Perseverance brings good fortune
To the wanderer.

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.