初
初六。旅瑣瑣、斯其所取災。
Petty traveler—invites disaster. Small-mindedness harms.
䷷
Hexagram 56
The Wanderer (火山旅)
Kazan-ryo / Lǚ
Fire on a mountain—traveler who cannot stay. Conduct with care and modesty in foreign places.
Judgment
旅。小亨、旅貞吉。
The Wanderer. Small success; correctness in travel is good.
As a guest, be cautious and modest; small gains suit, not grand plans.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。旅即次、懐其資、得童仆、貞。
Traveler finds lodging, keeps his goods, gains a servant—upright. Modest security obtained.
三
九三。旅焚其次、喪其童仆、貞厲。
Travel camp burns; lose your servant—upright yet dangerous. Loss through carelessness.
四
九四。旅于處、得其資斧、我心不快。
Staying in place; gain tools and resources, yet heart uneasy. Secure but restless.
五
六五。射雉一矢亡、終以譽命。
Shooting a pheasant, one arrow lost—ends with praise and rank. Small loss for later honor.
上
上。鳥焚其巣、旅人先笑後號咷。喪牛于易、凶。
Bird burns its nest; traveler laughs first, then wails. Losing the cow at the border—misfortune. Arrogance leads to loss.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Relationships may be transient; if seeking stability, tread carefully.
Work & Career
Temporary positions; behave humbly and prudently.
Health
Watch health while traveling; mind environmental shifts.
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