The Forest of Xian (the 64th hexagram Xian)

漸：端坐生患，憂來入門，使我不安。

Sitting upright and properly still brings about calamity, worry comes knocking on the door by itself, causing me distress and unrest. This omen indicates sudden misfortune arriving without cause, even in stillness one cannot escape it, the mind is restless, and it is inauspicious.

歸妹：小陬之市，利不足喜。二世積仁，蒙其祖先。匪躬之言，狂悖為患。

A small market in a remote corner brings little profit, not worth rejoicing over; two generations accumulating benevolence and virtue, benefiting from the remaining grace of ancestors; to speak frankly without regard for oneself is a good deed, but once it becomes reckless and disorderly, it brings disaster. The words "The loyal minister persists, not for his own sake" come from the "Sixth Line of the Second" in the "Zhou Yi" (I Ching). This man values small gains as insignificant, relies on the blessings of ancestral virtue, and should speak with moderation; exceeding limits invites misfortune.

豐：登高望時，見樂無憂。求利南國，與寶相得。

When ascending a high place to observe the situation, one sees only joy and no sorrow; going to the southern state to seek profit, one meets treasures. This forest signifies occupying a high position with a broad view, an opportune moment to act, and gaining wealth by traveling south, which is very auspicious.

旅：跛足息肩，有所忌難。金城鐵郭，以銅為關。藩屏自衛，安土無患。

He who limps while removing the burden from his shoulder acts out of hesitation and difficulty; a city made of gold, a moat of iron, and gates of copper are used. Building barriers for self-defense, residing in one's native land brings no calamity. This forest's master temporarily halts his actions, relying on firm defense for safety. To hold fast is auspicious; to move is ominous.

巽：江水沱汜，思附君子。伯仲處市，不我肯顧。侄娣恨悔。

The river Jiang branches into two tributaries,沱 and汜, and the heart longs to rely on the gentleman; Bo Zhong are both in the market, unwilling to even glance back at me; the married niece and the younger sister both harbor resentment and regret. The poem "Jiang You Si" from the "Book of Songs · Zhao Nan" laments the grievances of a concubine being discarded. This master of the forest desires attachment but finds no way, is neglected by people, and the姻亲 (affinal relatives) harbor grievances, which is ominous.

兌：芽糵生達，陽唱於外。左手執鑰，公言錫爵。

The grain sprouts, shoots grow vigorously, and yang energy promotes vitality on the outside; the left hand holds a key and dances, symbolizing the ruler's speech and granting wine vessels as a reward. The left hand holding the key is mentioned in the "Book of Songs · Bei Wind · Jian Xi." This forest represents vigorous vitality and the arrival of yang energy, receiving high rewards and official titles, which is very auspicious.

渙：雲夢苑囿，萬物蕃熾。犀象玳瑁，荊人以富。

In the hunting grounds of Yunmeng Lake, all things flourish abundantly; rhinoceros horns, elephant tusks, and tortoiseshell are plentiful, making the people of Chu wealthy. Yunmeng is a large lake in Chu, renowned for its rich resources as mentioned in the "Strategies of the Warring States." This forest is abundant in resources and filled with valuable goods, leading to prosperity for both the household and the state, which is a great auspicious omen.

節：渠戎萬里，晝夜愁苦。櫜甲戍服，雖荷不賊。鷹鸇之殃，害不能傷。

He who is sent to defend the Rong people at a distance of ten thousand li suffers continuous worry day and night; he stores his armor in a bag and puts on the clothes for guarding, though bearing a heavy responsibility, remains unharmed by thieves; even if there are calamities like the attack of eagles and hawks, they cannot harm him. This indicates that the person in charge is away on a distant military duty, enduring hardship, yet ultimately remains safe, with dangers not befalling him, and amidst hardship there is good fortune.

中孚：出門東行，日利辰良。步騎與駟，徑歷京邦。暮宿北燕，與樂相逢。

Going east is favorable, with a good time and auspicious hour; soldiers, cavalry, and four-horse chariots pass through the capital city smoothly. In the evening, they stay in the northern Yan region and meet joy. The forest owner chooses a favorable time to go east, the journey is smooth, and joy is encountered along the way, which is very auspicious.

小過：騎騅與蒼，南賈太行。逢蛟猛虎，為所吞餐。葬於渭陽。

Riding a zhu horse and a qing horse, he went south across the Taihang Mountains to trade. On the way, he encountered a dragon and fierce tigers, which devoured him, and he was buried to the north of the Wei River. "Wei Yang" refers to the poem "Wei Yang" from the Book of Songs, Qin Wind. This person is destined for a long journey to trade, but meets fierce beasts, resulting in death away from home, which is a great misfortune.

既濟：鎡基逢時，稷契皋陶。貞良得願，微子解囚。市恐無虎，謾言妄語。

There is a good hoe but one must also catch the proper season for farming, just as Houji, Qi, and Gaoyao each met wise rulers. The loyal and virtuous are able to realize their aspirations, and Weizi was also released from imprisonment. The Book of Mencius, Gongsun Chou I, says, "Even though one has a good hoe, it is better to wait for the right time." As for there being a tiger in the market, it is merely a falsehood, an example of the saying "three people saying a tiger makes it a tiger," found in the Strategies of the Warring States. This lord meets the right time and position, the virtuous can express their aspirations, the imprisoned are released, and rumors are not trustworthy, which is auspicious.

未濟：酒為歡伯，除憂來樂。福善入門，與君相索。使我有得。（來一作未）

Wine is called "Huan Bo," meaning "the joyous companion," capable of removing worries and bringing joy; good fortune and auspicious blessings come together, coming to the host to seek union, allowing me to gain something. The commentary says that the character "来" (come) in one version is written as "未" (not yet). This indicates that the host enjoys feasting and merriment, dispelling worries, with good fortune and virtue arriving at the door, and what is sought is obtained, which is auspicious.

大壯：左有噬熊，右有囓虎。前觸鐵矛，後躓強弩。無可抵者。

On the left there is a bear that bites, on the right a tiger that bites; ahead there is a collision with an iron spear, and behind there is a trip over a strong crossbow; all four directions have no place to defend against. This forest's master faces danger in front, behind, left, and right, with nowhere to escape, which is extremely凶 (a term indicating great misfortune).

乾：金齒鐵牙，壽考宜家。年歲有儲，貪利者得。有其咎憂。

A person with teeth like gold and a jaw like iron signifies longevity and suitability for family life. There will be annual surplus and those who seek profit may succeed, but this will be followed by calamity and worry. This forest indicates a strong body and a prosperous family, with abundant harvests, yet excessive pursuit of profit will bring misfortune, with good fortune accompanied by worry.

坤：家給八足，頌聲並作。四夷賓服，干戈櫜閣。

Every household is prosperous and every person is wealthy, with praises rising together; all the surrounding tribes come to submit, and weapons and armor are stored away, no longer used. Storing weapons and armor is the event recorded in the "Book of Rites · Music Record" where King Wu ceased warfare and promoted culture. This indicates that the family and state are flourishing, the world is at peace, and there is no need for military action, which is a great auspicious omen.

屯：獮猴冠帶，盜載非位。眾犬持吠，狂走蹶足。

A monkey wearing a cap usurps a position that does not belong to it; the pack of dogs howls at it, and when it flees wildly, it injures its foot. "A monkey in a cap" is an old Han phrase mocking someone who appears respectable but is not. This lord is a petty person who has seized a high position, inciting the anger of many. Eventually, he will stumble and face misfortune.

蒙：心患其身，不念安存。忠臣孝子，為國除患。

He who only worries about his own safety and does not consider how to secure his position and long-term survival cannot achieve great things. True loyal ministers and filial sons are those who eliminate national calamities. This forest indicates that those who are preoccupied with personal concerns will not succeed, while those who forget themselves and serve the country will establish great achievements. The choice between right and wrong lies entirely between public and private interests.

需：君不明德，臣亂為惑。丞相命駕，胡亥失所。

The ruler does not clearly demonstrate virtue, and ministers rebel, causing confusion among the people. The prime minister orders the preparation of chariots, and Qin Second Emperor Hu Hai loses his place of safety. Zhao Gao kills Hu Hai, as recorded in the "Records of the Grand Historian: The Annals of Qin Shi Huang." This indicates a situation where the sovereign is昏庸 (unenlightened), ministers are rebellious, and a powerful minister acts independently, leading to the ruler's peril, which is a great misfortune.

訟：東行西窮，南北無功。張伯買鹿，從者失羊。

Going east or west leads to dead ends; moving north or south also brings no benefit; Zhang Bo went to buy a deer, but his followers lost a sheep. This forest indicates that efforts in all directions are unprofitable, leading to neglecting one thing while attending to another, which is凶 (auspicious).

師：鹿下西山，欲保其群。逄羿箭鋒，死於矢端。

A deer came down from the western mountain intending to protect its herd, but it collided with the arrow of Hou Yi and died under the arrowhead. Hou Yi was skilled in archery, as mentioned in works such as the "Heavenly Questions" from the "Chu Ci." This forest's ruler originally intended to protect the many but deliberately exposed itself to danger, resulting in a fatal outcome, which is a major misfortune.

比：夷明兆初，三旦為災。以讒復歸，名曰豎牛。剝亂叔孫，餒卒虛丘。

The sign of injury to brightness appeared, and for three consecutive days there were calamities. A person who returned through slander, named Shuniu, deprived and disturbed the Shusun family, eventually causing Shusun Bao to die of starvation at Xuqiu. This is recorded in the "Zuo Zhuan · Zhao Gong Fourth Year." This omen indicates a small person gaining power through slander, causing disturbance to others, leading to the death of the family from starvation, which is a great凶 (misfortune).

小畜：秦失嘉居，河伯為恠。還其銜璧，神怒不佑。織組無文，燒香不芬。

The state of Qin lost its prosperous abode, and the river god raised a calamity. They returned the jade tablet held in their mouth, and the divine spirits were angry and did not offer protection. The silk ribbon they wove had no patterns, and the incense they burned was not fragrant. Presenting the jade tablet was an ancient ritual of submission and atonement. This forest's master has lost their land and is plagued by evil spirits; the gods do not accept their offerings. All their actions fail, and this is ominous.

履：至德之君，禍不過鄰。使我世存，身無患災。

A ruler of supreme virtue ensures that misfortune does not even reach nearby areas; he ensures that my family lineage endures for generations and that I myself suffer no calamity. This person possesses great virtue and deep blessings, with no misfortune befalling them, their family lineage continues for a long time, and it is a great auspicious omen.

泰：眾惡之堂，相聚為殃。幽毒良人，使道不通。

A hall filled with many wicked people gathering together becomes a source of calamity; secretly harming the virtuous and obstructing the path of righteousness. This forest is dominated by petty factions conspiring and secretly harming the virtuous, blocking justice and leading to misfortune.

否：三痴六狂，欲之平鄉。迷惑失道，不知昏明。

Three foolish men and six madmen wish to go to Pingxiang; along the way, they are confused and lose the right path, unable to distinguish day from night. The master of this forest has companions who are all foolish and perverse, lost in confusion without realizing it, which is ominous.

同人：老弱無子，不能自理。郭氏雖憂，終不離咎。管子治國，侯伯來服。乘輿八百，尊祀祖德。（一作大有卦）

An old person who is physically weak and has no descendants is unable to take care of their own affairs; although the Guo family is worried, they ultimately cannot escape misfortune. As for Guan Zhong governing the state of Qi, the feudal lords and regional leaders all came to submit, with eight hundred chariots, and conducted solemn worship to display their ancestral virtue. The commentary says that this passage is originally from the hexagram Dàyǒu. This case concerns a person who is lonely, weak, and without descendants, inevitably facing calamity, while those who receive the guidance of a virtuous minister will achieve great prosperity, and the two situations differ greatly in terms of fortune and misfortune.

大有：褒後生蛇，經孝曰微。追跌老耄，覆滅黃離。（一作同人卦）

The origin of Bao Si is said to be connected with a snake transformed from dragon saliva, and the records of tradition indicate that the virtue of filial piety thus declined. In tracing this back, it was the fall of an old and foolish ruler that led to misfortune, and the bright virtue of the yellow fire was once again extinguished. Bao Si led to the fall of the Zhou dynasty, as recorded in the "Records of the Grand Historian: The Annals of the Zhou Dynasty." The phrase "the yellow fire is auspicious" comes from the "Zhou Changes" (I Ching), section six-two of the Li trigram. The note says that this passage originally appeared as a saying from the Tong Ren hexagram. This passage indicates that female favor leads to calamity, the old and foolish ruler loses control of government, the light is lost, and great misfortune occurs.

謙：聰鬣黑髯，東歸南鄉。白虎推輪，蒼龍把衡。遂至夷傷，不離咎殃。

A swift black horse with long mane returns eastward to the southern town; the White Tiger pushes the wheel from behind, and the Azure Dragon holds the chariot's balance. Yet ultimately it suffers injury, unable to escape misfortune and calamity. This forest shares the image of four spirits driving the chariot with "Dun Zhong Shen," but it turns from good to bad. Though the master of this forest is protected by divine creatures, due to an improper direction, it still incurs damage, indicating a凶 (bad omen).

豫：信譎龍且，塞水上流。半渡決囊，楚師覆亡。

A gullible and deceitful general named Long Ju built sandbags upstream to block the river flow. When the Chu army had crossed halfway, he released the sandbags, causing the river to flood and leading to the destruction of the Chu army. This was the battle where Han Xin used sandbags to cut off the Wei River and defeated Long Ju, recorded in the "Records of the Grand Historian: Biography of the Marquis of Huayin." In this situation, the enemy's plan was relied upon, and the army was attacked while half across, resulting in total destruction, which is a great misfortune.

隨：有莘季女，為王妃后。貴夫壽子，母尊四海。

There was a young daughter of the Shening clan who became the queen consort of the king. Her husband became prominent, her son lived a long life, and she was revered as the model of virtue throughout the land. The daughter of Shening married King Wen of Zhou, known as Tai Si, as mentioned in the Book of Songs, the Great Ya, the Great Brightness. This forest indicates a fortunate marriage, with the husband achieving honor, the son living long, and the mother being esteemed as the exemplar of virtue across the realm, which is a great auspicious omen.

蠱：德被八表，蠻夷率服。蝥賊不作，道無苛慝。

The virtue and grace extend to the eight directions, with the barbarians all following in submission; harmful bandits no longer cause disturbances, and there is no oppressive governance or wickedness on the roads. This indicates that the ruler's moral influence spreads far and wide, the four surrounding tribes are respectful and obedient, the country is peaceful and orderly, which is a great auspicious omen.

臨：載日精光，驂駕六龍。祿命徹天，封為燕王。

The chariot carries the essence and radiance of the sun, drawing six dragons as attendants and proceeding on its journey. His official destiny reaches high into the heavens, and he is granted the title of Prince of Yan. This forest is characterized by grandeur and nobility beyond measure, receiving a fiefdom and being highly auspicious.

觀：纓急縮頸，行不得前。五石示象，襄伯不成。

The hat's缨 is tied too tightly, causing the neck to retract and preventing movement forward; five meteorites fall from heaven, indicating a sign, and Song Xianggong's hegemony ultimately fails. The meteorites falling on Song five times are mentioned in the "Zuo Zhuan · Xi Gong Sixteenth Year." This situation indicates excessive restraint and inability to advance, with ominous signs warning of failure in endeavors, which is凶.

噬嗑：蛇鄉其穴，載麻當喪。哀悲哭泣，送死離鄉。

A snake is heading toward its hole, and a cart carrying coarse cloth meets it on the way; there is a funeral, and people are grieving and weeping. After the funeral, they leave their homeland. This indicates that the household of the forest owner has a death, mourning, and departure from their homeland, which is extremely bleak and a great misfortune.

賁：四潰不安，兵革為患。掠我妻子，客屢飢寒。

The four directions are in disarray and unable to find peace, with weapons and armor becoming sources of calamity; my wife and children have been taken away, and I have been living in exile, often suffering from cold and hunger. This forest is the domain of military chaos, families destroyed, people separated, wandering in hunger and cold, a great misfortune.

剝：乘風雨橋，與飛鳥俱。一舉千里，見吾愛母。（雨一作禹）

Traveling on a bridge through rain, riding the wind and traveling with flying birds; flying a thousand miles, I saw my beloved mother. The commentary notes that the character 「雨」 in the text is sometimes written as 「禹」. This indicates that the journey is swift, the wish is fulfilled, mother and son reunite, and it is a great auspicious omen.

復：雷霆所擊，誅者五逆。劘滅無跡，有懼方息。

Thunder and lightning strike the five great rebellious persons; they are worn down to the point of leaving no trace, and thus the people's fear is calmed. This forest is the heavenly punishment for evil and disorder, eliminating villains and bringing peace, so that people's hearts are at ease. Initially alarming, it ultimately brings good fortune.

旡妄：張氏揖酒，請謁左右。王時枯槁，獨不蒙所。（王一作平）

Zhang's family raised a cup to offer wine, bowing to those around them in seeking recommendations; Wang's family was temporarily in a state of decline, alone unable to find a place to settle. The commentary notes that the character 'Wang' is sometimes written as 'Ping' in ancient texts. This illustrates that those who actively seek favor and connections meet with unequal outcomes; some are favored while others are left in isolation, with fortune and misfortune varying according to individuals.

大畜：坐爭立訟，紛紛匈匈。卒成禍亂，災及家公。

Whether sitting or standing, there is constant quarreling and litigation, causing much noise and unrest. Eventually, it leads to calamity that affects the head of the household. This indicates that the family is involved in continuous disputes, with turmoil both inside and outside, ultimately resulting in the head of the household being implicated, which is ominous.

頤：霜降門戶，蟄蟲隱處。不見日月，與死為伍。

Frost falls on the gate and portal, and the hibernating insects retreat; the light of the sun and moon is not seen, and it is accompanied by death qi. This forest signifies a time of severe cold and killing, with yang qi completely hidden, closed and stagnant, which is extremely ominous.

大過：鼠聚生恠，為我患悔。道絕不通，商旅失意。

Rats gather in groups and produce strange occurrences, becoming my misfortune and regret; the road is cut off and unpassable, merchants and travelers all return disappointed. This indicates that the forest is haunted by supernatural beings, signaling disaster, with blocked paths, failed business ventures, and an ominous omen.

坎：寒暑不當，軌度失常。一前一後，年歲鮮有。

The cold and heat arrive out of season, and the heavenly course has lost its regular pattern; the solar terms sometimes come early and sometimes late, resulting in a poor harvest. This indicates that the forest's heavenly conditions are irregular, with cold and warmth out of order, leading to a meager yield and an ominous omen.

離：築室水上，危於一齒。丑寅不徙，辰卯有咎。

Building a house on water, the danger is only a tooth away; at the time of Chou and Yin, unwilling to move, but by the time of Chen and Mao, there will be calamity. This indicates that the residence is unstable and the foundation is near danger. Delaying migration will surely bring disaster, which is凶.

咸：畜雞養狗，長息有儲。耕田得黍，主母喜舞。

Raising chickens and dogs, the family gradually grows and accumulates wealth; plowing fields and harvesting millet brings joy to the wife, who dances with delight. This indicates that the household is prosperous in both animal husbandry and agriculture, with increasing wealth and a happy wife, which is auspicious.

恆：東壁餘光，數暗不明。主母嫉妒，亂我事業。

The dim light coming through from the east wall is not bright but dim; the mistress harbors jealousy and disrupts my career. The idiom "carving a hole in the wall to borrow light" symbolizes seeking clarity, but here even the faint light is lacking. This owner lacks sufficient resources, faces jealousy from within, and has their career disturbed, which is ominous.

遯：剛柔相傷，火爛銷金。鵰鷹制兔，伐楚有功。

Strength and softness mutually injure each other, fierce fire melts metal; the hawk subdues the rabbit, and establishes military merit by conquering Chu. This forest's ruler, though suffering from the mutual control of strong and weak, uses strength to overcome weakness, and achieves success through military action, thus having gain amidst danger.

晉：鄭國讒多，數被楚憂。征夫愁苦，民困無聊。一本雲三豕俱走，斗於虎口。白豕不勝，死於坎下。

The state of Zheng is plagued by many slanderous words, and has repeatedly suffered from the worries of being invaded by the state of Chu. The soldiers on campaign are distressed, and the common people are exhausted and have no support. This passage states, "Three pigs are running together, fighting in the mouth of the tiger. The white pig cannot win, and dies in the depression of the water." This refers to the ruler of the forest having many slanderous words and external troubles, the people being weary and the soldiers suffering, the weak will surely be defeated, which is ominous.

明夷：弓矢斯張，把彈弦折。丸發不至，道遇害患。

The bow and arrow are just drawn, but the string breaks while holding the slingshot; the projectile flies short of the target, and on the way, there is harm. The phrase "弓矢斯张" comes from the "Book of Songs · Da Ya · Gong Liu." This omen indicates that the weapons are not functioning properly, strength is insufficient for long distance, and there is danger during travel, which is ominous.

家人：舉觴飲酒，未得至口。側棄醉酗，拔劍斫怒。武侯作悔。

He raised his cup to drink but had not yet brought it to his mouth; someone beside him got drunk and acted wildly, drawing his sword and angrily slashing around. The Wu Hou regretted this deeply. This indicates that the host of the gathering experienced a disturbance during a banquet, with drunken disturbances occurring after drinking, leading to regret upon seeing weapons, which is ominous.

睽：蒼鷹群行，相得旅前。王孫申公，驚奪我雄。北天門開，神火飛災。如不敬信，事入塵埃。

The crows fly in groups, following each other in formation ahead. The prince and Sheng Gong startled me and took my strong eagle. The northern heavenly gate opens, and divine fire descends causing calamity. If one is not respectful and sincere, the matter will end in failure. This forest is ruled by the strong who take everything from me; heaven warns through fire. Only by being respectful, cautious, and sincere can one avoid ruin.

蹇：穿屋相宜，利倍我北。循邪詭道，迎不可得。南北望邑，遂歸入室。

Passing through the house in a straight and proper way brings double profit; if one takes a crooked and deceitful path, the desired thing will not be obtained. Looking north and south towards the city, in the end one still returns to one's own house. This forest owner gains double profit by following the right path, gets nothing by taking the wrong path, and after going back and forth, returns to the original position.

解：壽如松喬，與日月俱。常安康樂，不離禍憂。

One's lifespan is like that of Chishengzi and Wangziqiao, who are said to live forever alongside the sun and moon; one often remains safe and healthy, free from calamities and worries. Chishengzi and Wangziqiao are two legendary immortals from ancient times. This forest is the master of longevity and well-being, free from disasters and troubles, which is extremely auspicious.

損：出門望東，伯仲不來。疾病為患，使母憂歡。

Going out to look east, the elder brother and the second younger brother have not returned; illness has become a calamity, causing the mother to worry and be unable to show joy. This indicates that relatives have not returned home, there is illness in the family, and the kind mother is anxious, which is not auspicious.

益：太姬之孫，周文九子。咸遂受成，寵貴富有。

The descendants of Tai Ji, the nine sons of King Wen of Zhou, each achieved great accomplishments and were honored and wealthy. Tai Ji was the daughter of King Wu of Zhou and the wife of Chen Hu Gong. This is mentioned in the "Zuo Zhuan · Xianggong Twenty-Fifth Year." This lineage represents a flourishing main branch, with children who become capable and accomplished, enjoying great honor, wealth, and prosperity, which is a major blessing.

夬：桃李花實，累累日息。長大成熟，甘美可食。為我利福。

Peach and plum trees bear flowers and fruits, growing in clusters and day by day; once matured, they are sweet and delicious, becoming my benefit and good fortune. The owner of this grove has successfully cultivated it, gradually reaping the harvest, working hard first and enjoying the fruits later, which is a great auspicious omen.

姤：婚禮不明，男女失常。行路有言，出爭我訟。

The marriage ceremony was conducted in a confused and unclear manner, with the proper distinctions between men and women lost. People on the road were talking and gossiping, leading to disputes and lawsuits. This indicates that the person in charge of the marriage acted improperly, with unclear distinctions, causing disputes and litigation, which is ominous.

萃：空穿漏敝，破桴殘缺。陰弗能完，瓦碎不全。（空一作室）

The house has holes and is leaking everywhere, in a state of disrepair; the roof beams are broken and incomplete. In damp places, repairs cannot be completed, and the tiles are broken and not whole. The commentary says that the character 「空」 is sometimes written as 「室」 in another edition. This indicates that the main house is in ruins and cannot be repaired, leading to an unstable home and a凶 omen.

升：數窮廓落，困於曆室。往登玉堂，與老侑食。（老一作堯）

The course of destiny has reached its end, with nothing but emptiness around; he was confined in a room where calculations were made. Later he ascended to the Jade Hall, dining with an old man and encouraging him to eat. The commentary notes that the character 'old' in the text is sometimes written as 'Yao'. This person first experienced poverty and loneliness, but later rose to a higher position and attended court banquets, moving from hardship to success.

困：道溼為坑，輪陷躓強。南國作諱，使我多畏。

The road is wet and soft, sinking into pits and depressions; the cart wheels are stuck and struggle to move forward. The southern state keeps this matter secret, causing me to feel particularly fearful. This omen indicates that the traveler is struggling with muddy and sinking roads, advancing and retreating with difficulty, with hidden circumstances causing fear, which is ominous.

井：鰥寡孤獨，福祿苦薄。入室無妻，我子哀悲。

A widower and an orphan, with no support, suffer from poverty and hardship; entering a house, there is no wife to attend to him, and his son can only mourn in sorrow. This person is lonely and without support, with little fortune and a difficult fate; the family is not complete, which is ominous.