10. Lu / Treading (Conduct)
above Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
below Tui The Joyous, Lake
The Judgement
Treading. Treading upon the tail of the tiger.
It does not bite the man. Success.
The Image
Heaven above, the lake below:
The image of Treading.
Thus the superior man discriminates between high and low,
And thereby fortifies the thinking of the people.
The Lines
Change at the beginning means:
Simple conduct. Progress without blame.
Change in the second place means:
Treading a smooth, level course.
The perseverance of a dark man
Brings good fortune.
Change in the third place means:
A one-eyed man is able to see,
A lame man is able to tread.
He treads on the tail of the tiger.
The tiger bites the man.
Misfortune.
Thus does a warrior act on behalf of his great prince.
Change in the fourth place means:
He treads on the tail of the tiger.
Caution and circumspection
Lead ultimately to good fortune.
Change in the fifth place means:
Resolute conduct.
Perseverance with awareness of danger.
Change at the top means:
Look to your conduct and weigh the favorable signs.
When everything is fulfilled, supreme good fortune comes.
