初
初九。磐桓、利居貞、利建侯。
Lingering on a boulder—good to stay correct and appoint a helper. Hold position and choose leadership carefully.
䷂
Hexagram 3
Difficulty at the Beginning (水雷屯)
Sui-rai-chun / Zhūn
Sprouts pushing through earth—early-stage struggles. Pause rash action, find allies, and lay foundations.
Judgment
屯。元亨利貞。勿用有攸往。利建侯。
Difficulty. Great success with correctness. Do not rush ahead. Favorable to establish a leader/helper.
Beginnings are rough but hold promise. Secure support and plan carefully before moving.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。屯如邅如、乘馬班如。匪寇婚媾。女子貞不字、十年乃字。
Halting and turning; the team of horses shuffles. Not bandits but a marriage party. A woman staying correct is not wed; after years, she is. Delay before union.
三
六三。即鹿无虞、惟入于林中。君子幾不如舍、往吝。
Chasing a deer without a guide, lost in the woods. The noble knows to stop; pushing on brings shame.
四
六四。乘馬班如、求婚媾、往吉、无不利。
Horses shuffle; seeking marriage—going is good and beneficial. Right allies appear.
五
九五。屯其膏、小貞吉、大貞凶。
Storing fat. Small correctness is lucky; great correctness is misfortune. Aim modestly.
上
上六。乘馬班如、泣血漣如。
Horses shuffle; tears like blood streaming. Pushing on after too many delays exhausts you.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
New relationships face bumps; go slowly and welcome a trustworthy go-between.
Work & Career
Launching or job changes are tough now—prepare thoroughly and find mentors.
Health
Prone to strain; consult professionals and recover steadily.
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