觀
Contemplation
La Contemplation
Guān
Upper trigram
Wind
Lower trigram
Earth
The Judgment
Contemplation. The ablution has been performed, but not yet the offering. Full of trust, they look up to him.
The Image
The wind blows over the earth: the image of Contemplation. Thus the ancient kings visited the regions of the world, contemplated the people, and dispensed instruction.
Meaning
Observation, detachment, comprehensive vision. The moment invites one to gain perspective to better understand the situation before acting.
The six lines
Line 1 (bottom)
Childlike contemplation. For an inferior man, no blame. For a noble man, humiliation.
Line 2
Contemplation through the crack of the door. Advantageous for the perseverance of a woman.
Line 3
Contemplation of my life decides between advance and retreat.
Line 4
Contemplation of the light of the kingdom. It is advantageous to act as a guest of a king.
Line 5
Contemplation of my life. The noble man is without blame.
Line 6 (top)
Contemplation of his life. The noble man is without blame.