初
初九。曳其輪、濡其尾、无咎。
Dragging the wheels, wetting the tail—no blame. Slight stumble at start is fine.
䷾
Hexagram 63
After Completion (水火既済)
Suika-kisei / Jì Jì
Water above fire—things in proper place, just finished. Beware decline after success.
Judgment
既済。亨小、利貞。初吉終亂。
Already accomplished. Small success; benefit in correctness. Beginning good, end disorder.
Achievement reached; now vigilance is needed to maintain.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。婦喪其茀、勿逐、七日得。
Wife loses her veil—do not chase; in seven days it’s found. Small loss returns naturally.
三
九三。高宗伐鬼方、三年克之。小人勿用。
King Gaozong battles the Gui-fang; wins in three years. Do not employ petty people. Victory requires time and worthy allies.
四
六四。繻有衣袽、終日戒。
Leakage in the boat, need rags—be cautious all day. Maintenance needed.
五
九五。東鄰殺牛、不如西鄰之禴祭、實受其福。
East neighbor kills a cow; not as good as west neighbor’s simple offering—truly receives blessing. Sincerity over extravagance.
上
上。濡其首、厲。
Wetting the head—danger. Overstepping at the end is risky.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Stable relationship—avoid complacency.
Work & Career
Project completes; focus on upkeep and next steps.
Health
Currently fine; continue care to prevent relapse.
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