64 Hexagrams

Treading

Hexagram 10

Upper Trigram

Heaven

Lower Trigram

Lake

The Judgment

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

The Image

Heaven above, the lake below. Thus the superior person discriminates between high and low.

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.

Line 4

He 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.