Six Lines · 六爻
Simple treading. Going forward, no blame.
素履,往无咎。
Plain shoes going forward — walking alone as desired.
素履之往,獨行願也。
Treading the path smoothly. The recluse perseveres with fortune.
履道坦坦,幽人貞吉。
The secluded person perseveres with good fortune — the center is not disturbed.
幽人貞吉,中不自亂也。
One-eyed but able to see. Lame but able to tread. Treading on the tiger's tail — bites. Misfortune.
眇能視,跛能履。履虎尾,咥人,凶。武人為于大君。
Seeing with one eye does not provide clear sight. Walking with a limp does not allow proper progress. The danger of biting people comes from an unsuitable position. A warrior serving the great ruler — his resolve is firm.
眇能視,不足以有明也。跛能履,不足以與行也。咥人之凶,位不當也。武人為于大君,志剛也。
Treading on the tiger's tail. Cautious and trembling. Fortune in the end.
履虎尾,愬愬,終吉。
Cautious fear ends well — the will is carried out.
愬愬終吉,志行也。
Decisive treading. Perseverance with danger.
夬履,貞厲。
Resolute walking with perseverance is perilous — the position is exactly right.
夬履貞厲,位正当也。
Looking at one's treading. Examining the signs. Supreme fortune.
視履,考祥其旋,元吉。
Supreme good fortune at the top — great celebrations.
元吉在上,大有慶也。