64 Hexagrams

Contemplation

Hexagram 20

Upper Trigram

Wind

Lower Trigram

Earth

The Judgment

Contemplation. The ablution has been made, but not yet the offering.

The Image

The wind blows over the earth. Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world.

The Lines

Line 1

Boylike contemplation. For an inferior man, no blame.

Line 2

Contemplation through the crack of the door. Furthering for the perseverance of a woman.

Line 3

Contemplation of my life decides the choice between advance and retreat.

Line 4

Contemplation of the light of the kingdom. It furthers to exert influence as the guest of a king.

Line 5

Contemplation of my life. The superior man is without blame.

Line 6

Contemplation of his life. The superior man is without blame.