Wei Žî intimates progress and success (in the circumstances which it implies). (We see) a young fox that has nearly crossed (the stream), when its tail gets immersed. There will be no advantage in any way.
The first SIX, divided, shows its subject (like the young fox) wetting his tail. There will be occasion for shame.
The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject dragging back his (carriage) wheel. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.
The third SIX, divided, shows its subject, when the movement is (all but) completed, taking advantage of the occasion, and its results will be fortunate.
The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject by firm correctness obtaining good fortune, so that all occasion for repentance disappears. The superior man will (thus) put an end to the causes of distress.
The fifth SIX, divided, shows the firm correction of the superior man, (and the consequent) good fortune. There will be no occasion for repentance. (We see in this line) the brilliance of the superior man, and the way in which his firm correctness tends to good fortune.
The topmost NINE, undivided, shows its subject with good faith drinking liquor. There will be no error. If he wet his head, he will lose his sincerity (and the advantage to be gained from it). © 2026 I-Ching Divination. All rights reserved.