Hexagram 10

Treading

Also: Conduct, Treading Carefully

☰ Heaven over ☱ Lake

The Judgment

Treading upon the tail of the tiger. It does not bite the person. Success.

The Image

Heaven above, the lake below. Thus the superior person discriminates between high and low and gives the people a sense of security.

The Lines

Line 1

Simple conduct. Progress without blame.

Line 2

Treading a smooth, level course. The perseverance of a dark man brings good fortune.

Line 3

A one-eyed man is able to see, a lame man is able to tread. One treads on the tail of the tiger. It bites. Misfortune. A warrior acts for the great prince.

Line 4

One treads on the tail of the tiger. Caution and circumspection lead ultimately to good fortune.

Line 5

Resolute conduct. Perseverance with awareness of danger.

Line 6

Look to your conduct and weigh the favorable signs. When everything is fulfilled, supreme good fortune comes.

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