The hexagram of Loss (Hexagram 64) is called "Forest of Loss."

中孚：鄰不顧我，而望玉女。身疾瘡癩，誰肯媚者。

Neighbors do not wish to acknowledge me, yet they all look forward to the beautiful woman named Ruyu; I myself suffer from a foul and loathsome illness, and who would come near to flatter me. This indicates a situation of being physically repulsive and rejected, isolated and without support, which is ominous: first one should take care of one's own illness, then one may hope for harmony with others.

小過：涸旱不雨，澤竭無流。魚鱉乾口，皇天不憂。

A prolonged drought with no rain, lakes drying up and water sources cut off; fish and turtles open their mouths and die of thirst in the mud, yet heaven shows no compassion. This indicates a severe drought causing disaster, with no response to prayers, a great凶 (misfortune). It is advisable to seek water sources early and not wait for heavenly grace.

既濟：狼虎之鄉，日爭凶訟。受性貪饕，不能容縱。

That is the land where jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards dwell, where daily there are fierce conflicts and lawsuits; those people are by nature greedy and gluttonous, unable to tolerate others in the slightest. This indicates a dangerous place, associating with violent people; it is a great凶 (misfortune). One should move quickly to a better place and must not become involved in disputes.

未濟：陰住陽疾，水離其室。舟楫大作，傷其黍稷。民飢於食，亦病心腹。

The Yin energy stagnates and the Yang energy is damaged, causing great floods to overflow their riverbeds; everywhere people have to travel by boat, and the millet and grain crops are all flooded and ruined; the people suffer from food shortages and hunger, and even their inner organs become ill. This indicates a situation of water disasters damaging crops and famine leading to epidemics, which is extremely ominous: one should prepare for floods and famine, and also be cautious about diet.

益：文王四乳，仁愛篤厚。子畜十男，無有夭折。

It is said that King Wen of Zhou had the rare physical characteristic of four breasts, indicating his benevolence, sincerity, and integrity. He raised ten sons, none of whom died young. The story of King Wen's four breasts is recorded in the "Xiuwu Xun" section of the "Huainanzi." This signifies a sign of great virtue, numerous offspring, and flourishing descendants, which is a major blessing. It is favorable for seeking offspring and establishing a family.

乾：下堂出門，東西九山。逢福值喜，得其安閒。

He left the hall and stepped out through the main gate, with mountains rising heavily on both sides east and west. Along the way, he encountered blessings and joy, enjoying peace and leisure. This indicates a favorable omen for travel, a great auspicious sign: long journeys and travels will bring joy and celebration.

坤：城上有烏，自鳴破家。招呼丑毒，為國災患。

A crow perched on the city wall calling out on its own is an omen of family ruin; it brings in evil and harmful influences, becoming a calamity for the nation. The cry of a crow on the city wall was considered an ill omen in ancient times. This indicates a凶兆 appearing above, with disaster affecting the family and the state, which is a great凶. It is advisable to cultivate virtue, perform rituals to avert calamity, and carefully guard the household.

屯：伯虎仲熊，德義淵泓。使布五穀，陰陽順序。

Bohu and Zhongxiong, such virtuous talents, have profound and great moral virtues and righteousness; sending them to promote the cultivation of the five grains would cause the heavens and earth, yin and yang, to each follow their proper order. The Eight Yuan and Eight Kai are mentioned in the Zuo Zhuan, Wen Gong 18th year. They represent the image of virtuous people in their proper positions and the smooth progress of agricultural affairs, which is a great auspicious omen.

蒙：飲酒醉臥，跳起爭鬥。伯傷仲僵，東家治喪。

After getting drunk and falling asleep, he suddenly got up and started fighting. The eldest was injured and the second was knocked down and could not get up, and the neighbor to the east held a funeral. This indicates a sign of losing control after drinking, leading to a fight resulting in death, which is extremely凶 (fateful). It is advisable to avoid drinking and fighting, and to stay away from noisy gatherings.

需：四目相視，稍近同執。日映之後，見吾伯姨。

Two people looked into each other's eyes, gradually approaching and walking hand in hand; after the sun had set toward the west, they saw my maternal aunt and paternal aunt. This signifies a favorable omen of mutual affection and successful union, indicating that meetings and visits will be fulfilled. It is auspicious.

訟：隨時逐便，不失利門。靈獲得福，富於封君。

Acting in accordance with the times and taking advantage of convenient opportunities, one does not miss any avenue for profit; thus receiving divine blessings and becoming more affluent than even those granted titles by the king. This signifies an omen of seizing profit according to the right time, which is highly auspicious. Those who skillfully grasp opportunities may achieve great wealth.

師：隴西冀北，多見駿馬。去如焱，害不能傷。

In the regions of Longxi and Jibei, fine horses are abundant, and fine steeds can be seen everywhere. They run as swift as flames darting, and no harm can touch them. The saying that Jibei is rich in good horses is mentioned by Han Yu in an ancient proverb, and its origin is very old. This represents an image of swift and reliable strength, which is auspicious: with good assistance, one can avoid dangers and proceed smoothly.

比：白龍黑虎，起伏俱怒。期戰盤空，蚩尤敗走。死於魚首。（同人之比，蒙之坎）

White Dragon and Black Tiger rise and fall together, both raging fiercely; they meet in the sky to fight fiercely, and Chiyou finally flees and dies in the land of the fish head. The story of Huangdi capturing and killing Chiyou at ZhuLu is recorded in the "Five Emperors' Chronicle" of the "Records of the Grand Historian." This represents the image of strong enemies clashing, but evil ultimately fails against righteousness, which is auspicious: although the struggle is fierce, the righteous will prevail. This oracle is repeated with the "Tong Ren" and "Bi" from "Meng" in the "Book of Changes."

小畜：鴻飛戾天，避害紫淵。雖有鋒門，不能危身。

Wild geese fly high into the clouds, then retreat to the deep purple abyss to avoid danger; even though there may be dangerous gates like sharp blades ahead, they do not harm their bodies. "Hong fei li tian" is derived from "Yuan fei li tian" in the "Shijing · Daying · Hanlu." It represents the image of rising high and avoiding danger to preserve oneself, indicating great good fortune: those who can advance and retreat are not harmed.

履：平國不均，夏氏作亂。烏號竊發，靈公隕命。

Chen Linggong's name was Pingguo, and he ruled the country unjustly and unevenly, leading the Xia family to rebel. A famous bow named Wuhao secretly shot an arrow, and Linggong died on the spot. The incident of Xia Zhengshu killing Chen Linggong is recorded in the "Zuo Zhuan · Xuan Gong Tienian." This represents an omen of losing fairness in governance and being killed by a close relative, which is a great凶 (misfortune). One should uphold righteousness and govern with integrity, and be vigilant within the court.

泰：江漢上游，政逆民憂。陰伐其陽，雄者受殃。

In the upper reaches of the Jiang and Han rivers, the government was corrupt and oppressive, causing the people to suffer; the yin forces invaded the yang forces, and those in positions of power suffered misfortune. This indicates an omen of excessive yin overpowering yang and damage to the superior position, which is ominous: those in high positions should be cautious and restrain themselves, to prevent being undermined by those below.

否：東家殺豬，聞臭腥臊。神怒不顧，命絕衰國。亳社火燒，宋公夷誅。

A family on the east slaughtered a pig for worship, but only a foul smell was detected; the deities were enraged and would not look upon them, thus the fate of a declining state was cut short. The Shang dynasty's Bo temple was burned by fire, and the Son of Heaven of the Song state was consequently executed. The disaster of the Bo temple is recorded in the Spring and Autumn Annals, year four of Duke Ai. This omen indicates that the worship was not sincere and respectful, and that the deity was angry, leading to the destruction of the state, which is a great misfortune.

同人：西誅不服，恃強負力。倍道趍敵，師走敗覆。

Advancing westward to subdue a faction that refuses to submit, relying solely on strength and force; doubling the pace to attack the enemy, resulting in the collapse of the army and complete annihilation. This signifies an omen of relying on strength and rash advancement, which is extremely ominous: military operations should emphasize caution and steadiness, and hasty actions will surely lead to defeat.

大有：一婦六夫，擾亂不治。張王季莊，莫適為公。政道塞壅，周君失邦。

A woman married six husbands, causing disorder and making governance impossible. The Zhang, Wang, Ji, and Zhuang families did not yield to each other, none willing to submit to the others. Thus, the path of governance became blocked, and the Son of Heaven ultimately lost his states. This signifies a situation of confused distinctions and multiple authorities, a great calamity: it is appropriate to establish clear distinctions and unify the commands.

謙：配合相迎，利之四鄉。昏以為期，明星煌煌。欣喜奭懌，所言得當。

A man and a woman are matched, each welcoming the other, with mutual benefit spreading throughout the four directions and their hometowns. They set the time for the wedding at dusk, when the bright star of dawn shines brightly. "At dusk they make the appointment, the bright star shines brightly" is from the Book of Songs, Chen Wind, East Gate Willow. Everyone is happy and joyful, and whatever they say is appropriate and proper. This signifies a timely marriage and proper speech, which is a great auspicious omen.

豫：猿墜高木，不踒手足。握金懷玉，還歸其室。（蒙之隨，訟之艮，否之臨）

A monkey falls from a high tree but does not twist its limbs; it still holds gold and carries jade, safely returning to its nest. This indicates a situation where one encounters danger but remains unharmed and gains substantial benefits, which is very auspicious: although there are obstacles, both person and wealth are preserved. The note indicates that this oracle is repeated in the sections of 'Following' from 'Meng,' 'Mountain' from 'Song,' and 'Approaching' from 'Po.'

隨：卷領遁世，仁德不害。三聖攸同，周國茂興。（需之震）

Dressed in simple robes with a rolled collar, he withdrew from the world, carrying benevolence without harming others. The three sages, Tai Wang, Wang Ji, and King Wen, shared the same aspirations, leading to the flourishing of the Zhou dynasty. The three sages passed down their legacy, as described in the "Great Yamen" and "Zhongyong" sections of the "Book of Songs" and "Zhongyong." This represents an omen of upholding virtue, accumulating goodness, and the continuous prosperity of family and state, which is highly auspicious. The note indicates that this divination is repeated with the "Xu" hexagram's "Zhen" trigram.

蠱：去危脫厄，安無怵惕。上福善堂，見我喜悅。

Escape from danger and emerge frompredicament, achieving security so that one no longer needs to be anxious; ascend to the hall of fortune and virtue, and when seeing me, everyone is joyful. This signifies the image of escaping danger and attaining safety, with all people auspicious. It is a great blessing: difficulties can be resolved, and good fortune is about to arrive.

臨：帶季兒良，時利權兵。將師合戰，敵不能當。趙魏以強。

Wearing the military token and employing a capable general like Erliang, one encounters a favorable opportunity for military command; the general leads the troops into battle, and the enemy cannot withstand them, thus making Zhao and Wei powerful. Erliang was a skilled military commander in ancient times, mentioned in the "Book of Lord Li" under the section "Bu'er." This indicates the omen of securing victory through the appointment of a capable general, which is a great auspicious sign: it is appropriate to employ virtuous talents and wage war, ensuring certain victory.

觀：鵠思其雄，欲隨鳳東。順理兩翼，出自日中。須留北邑，復反其室。

A female goose longs for its mate and wishes to follow the phoenix eastward; it arranges its wings properly and departs at noon. Along the way, it stays for some time in a northern town, but eventually returns to its nest. This indicates a situation where travel is delayed but ultimately returns home: although the matter may be delayed, human affairs will eventually be completed and united.

噬嗑：且如驚鹿，不能定足。室家分散，各走竄匿。

Like a startled deer, the legs are unsteady; the whole family scatters and separates, each fleeing and hiding. This indicates a sign of alarm, confusion, and dispersion, which is extremely ominous: the household is not at peace, and it is advisable to first calm the hearts of the people.

賁：甲乙丙丁，俱歸我庭。三丑六子，入門見母。

The people represented by Jia, Yi, Bing, and Ding gather together in my courtyard; the three Chous and six Zis, these descendants, see their mother upon entering. This indicates a sign of family members coming together and the household being united, which is very auspicious: searching for people and gathering relatives will all be successful.

剝：躡華巔，觀浮雲。風不搖，雨不薄。心安吉，患無咎。

Standing atop Mount Hua, calmly observing the floating clouds below; the wind cannot move them, and the rain cannot reach them; the heart is peaceful and auspicious, and even if there are worries, there will be no mistakes. This represents the image of being exalted and detached from external disturbances, which is a great blessing: staying in a high position and maintaining self-control can ensure safety.

復：德施流行，利之四鄉。雨師灑道，風伯逐殃。巡狩封禪，以告成功。

The virtue and benevolence spread widely, benefiting all directions and neighboring areas; the rain god waters the paths to purify them, and the wind god removes disasters. The Son of Heaven tours the four directions, performs the ceremony of ascending to Mount Tai, and reports to heaven and earth that his achievements have been completed. The ceremony of ascending to Mount Tai is recorded in the "Records of the Grand Historian: The Book of Rituals and Divine Propitiation." This represents a great accomplishment in virtue and deeds, celebrated by both heaven and humanity, indicating a most auspicious omen.

旡妄：水流趍下，遂成東海。求我所有，買鱣與鯉。（損之需）

Water flows to lower places, accumulating over time until it forms the East Sea; someone came to obtain things from me, buying away the salmon and carp. This indicates an omen of accumulating small things to achieve great results and smooth transactions, which is very auspicious: small efforts can lead to great achievements. This annotation notes that this divination is repeated with the hexagram "Need" from "Loss."

大畜：和氣相薄，膏潤津澤，生我嘉穀。

The harmonious energy of yin and yang interacts and collides, transforming into rich rain and dew that nourish the earth, allowing my good crops to grow. This signifies the harmonious union of yin and yang, a flourishing and abundant condition, which is highly auspicious. It is favorable for farming, conception, and business endeavors.

頤：憂驚以除，禍不成災，安全以來。

Worry and fear are both dispelled, calamity does not turn into disaster, peace thus arises. This indicates a situation where danger is transformed into safety, auspicious: the matter that was cause for concern will not become a problem, one may rest assured.

大過：堅冰黃鳥，常哀悲愁。不見甘粒，但睹藜蒿。數驚鷙鳥，為我心憂。

In the season when ice is firmly frozen, the yellow bird cries sorrowfully all day, filled with grief; there is no good grain to be found, only bitter gourd and wild hemp; and it is constantly disturbed by fierce birds, adding more worry. "Jiao Jiao Huang Niao" comes from the "Book of Songs · Qin Wind · Huang Niao." This signifies the situation of extreme cold and hunger, with frequent disturbances, which is very ominous. It is advisable to store food in advance and avoid conflicts with the powerful.

坎：翕翕□，實墜崩顛。滅其令名，身命不全。（泰之謙，否之離）

Gathering and clinging together, forming factions and cliques, fruits falling, roots collapsing; good reputation is destroyed, and life is lost. The original text here has a missing character, marked as 「□」 for doubt without conjecture. 「Xixi zizizi」 is found in the Book of Songs, Xiao Ya, Xiao Min, criticizing petty people who act together in deceit. This refers to the image of forming factions leading to ruin and death, a great misfortune: one should cut off private factions and remain steadfast in righteousness.

離：因禍受福，喜盈其身。

Because of a misfortune, one actually gains blessings, and joy fills the whole body. "Misfortune relies on blessing" comes from the Tao Te Ching. It signifies the image of hidden blessings within misfortune, indicating a great auspicious omen: the current hardship is actually a turning point, so there is no need to worry or fear.

咸：陸居千里，不見河海，無有魚市。

Living in an inland area within a thousand li radius, one cannot see rivers or the sea, nor are there fish markets. This indicates an unfavorable situation for business, ominous: the environment lacks such resources, so those seeking to pursue these endeavors should seek alternative paths.

恆：鹿得美草，鳴呼其友。九族和睦，不憂飢乏。（益之恆，同人之蹇）

A deer finds lush green grass and calls out to its companions to share the meal. "呦呦鹿鸣，食野之苹" comes from the Book of Songs, Xiao Ya, Lu Ming, symbolizing the joy of feasting and welcoming guests. Thus, the nine clans become harmonious and close, no longer worrying about hunger or scarcity. This signifies the image of sharing benefits and harmony within the family, which is highly auspicious. The note indicates that this oracle is repeated in the Yi Jing's section on Beneficence and also in the Tong Ren section's section on Obstacles.

遯：出門得堂，不逢禍殃。入戶自苦，不見矛戟。

After leaving the house, there is a hall to rest in, and one will not encounter misfortune; instead, staying indoors leads to self-inflicted hardship, although one will not see weapons or spears. This indicates a situation that is favorable for going out rather than staying put: going out can bring assistance, while remaining closed off only results in being trapped.

大壯：累尊重席，命我家客。福佑久長，不見咎殃。

Set out layers of wine vessels and spread out multiple seating arrangements, inviting my family's guests to take their seats; blessings will protect for a long time, with no signs of misfortune or calamity. "Heavy seating" is a gesture of respect for the virtuous, as mentioned in the "Rites of Zhou." This signifies the omen of honoring the virtuous to bring good fortune, which is a great auspicious sign: suitable for hosting banquets, forming alliances, and improving relations.

晉：鴻雁俱飛，北就魚池。鱣鰋鯰鯉，眾鳥饒有。一鳴獲兩，得之過倍。

Wild geese fly in groups to the north and land on a fishpond; there are all kinds of fish such as zhan fish, yao fish, eel, and carp, so the birds have enough to eat. By calling out, two fish are caught at once, resulting in a harvest more than double the expectation. "Zhan wei fa fa" and "yao li chu zhi" are found in poems like "Shuo Ren" from the "Wei Feng" section and "Yu Li" from the "Xiao Ya" section. This signifies a great fortune of obtaining more than expected, which is very auspicious; seeking wealth and profit will bring substantial rewards.

明夷：當風奮翼，與鳥飛北。入我家國，見吾慶室。

Flying against the wind with wings spread wide, joining the flock of birds flying northward; flying into my homeland, seeing my joyful dwelling. This signifies gaining power through the wind and returning home to rejoice. It is a great auspicious omen: traveling north is favorable, returning home brings celebration.

家人：麒麟鳳凰，善政得祥。陰陽和調，國無災殃。

When qilin and phoenix appear together, it is a auspicious omen caused by virtuous governance; the balance of yin and yang is harmonious, and there are no calamities in the country. Qilin and phoenix are omens of a wise ruler, as mentioned in the "Book of Rites · The Rituals of the Rites." They signify the manifestation of virtuous governance, which is a great auspicious sign: governance is well-ordered, families are harmonious, and all matters are favorable.

睽：逐狐東山，水過我前。深不可涉，失其後便。

Going to the East Mountain to hunt foxes, a great body of water lies ahead; the water is too deep to cross, and even the convenient retreat behind is lost. This indicates an omen of obstruction in front and cutoff behind, with no success in pursuit, which is ominous: what is sought is separated by water and difficult to reach, so it is advisable to stop quickly.

蹇：丑戌亥子，饑饉所生。陰為暴客，水絕我食。

The directions and hours of Chou, Xu, Hai, and Zi are precisely where famine originates; the Yin energy transforms into fierce and violent guests, and great floods cut off my food supply. This indicates an omen of water calamity causing famine, which is extremely ominous: one should be cautious of flood dangers and prepare food supplies in advance.

解：狐狸雉兔，畏我迯去。分走竄匿，不知處所。

Foxes, wild chickens, and rabbits all flee at the sight of me; they scatter and hide, none knowing where they have gone. This signifies the omen of scattered objects being lost. It is ominous: searching for people or things will be difficult to find. It is advisable to wait quietly for them to appear on their own.

損：桀蹠惡人，使得不通。炎旱為殃，年榖大傷。

In the time of Xia Jie and Dao Zhi, such evil persons were in power, causing the government's orders to fail to reach the people. Severe heat and drought became calamities, causing great damage to the annual crops. The story of Dao Zhi is recorded in the "Zhuangzi · Dao Zhi." This indicates a situation where evil persons are in power and natural disasters follow, which is a major misfortune. It is advisable to remove evil persons and prepare for drought and famine.

夬：兔乳立室，行來雀食。虎攫我子，長號不已。

The mother rabbit is nursing her young, establishing a home, when a flock of sparrows comes to share the food. Unexpectedly, a tiger attacks and carries off her young child, and the mother rabbit wails in deep sorrow. This portends a sudden disruption of security and a violent loss, a great misfortune: it indicates danger to children, and care should be taken to guard them closely.

姤：土階明堂，禮讓益興。雄雌相得，使我無疾。（疾一作疚）

Simple earthen steps and plain bright hall promote the flourishing of courteous manners; the harmonious balance between yin and yang ensures my body is free from illness. "Three levels of earthen steps" represents Yao's frugality, as mentioned in "Records of the Grand Historian: The Grand Historian's Own Account." This signifies the virtue of valuing frugality and upholding propriety, leading to physical and mental well-being, which is a great blessing. The marginal note states that "illness" is sometimes written as "suffering."

萃：送金出門，井失玉兔。往來井上，破甕壞盆。（兔一作丸）

He who sends gold out the door loses a precious treasure resembling a jade rabbit in the well; he searches back and forth by the well, only to break the jar and smash the basin. This indicates the loss of both property and further loss through effort, a great misfortune. It is not advisable to borrow or give gifts, and one should be cautious of damage to utensils. The annotation notes that 'rabbit' is sometimes written as 'sphere' (wan).

升：諷德誦功，美周盛隆。加其旦輔，夬濟沖人。（夬一作大）

Everyone is praising virtue and singing the praises of achievements, celebrating the prosperity and grandeur of the Zhou dynasty; furthermore, with the assistance of Duke Zhou's son, the decisive support for the young King Cheng was provided. "Chong Ren" refers to the young ruler, the self-designation of King Cheng, as mentioned in the various诰 in the Book of Documents. This represents the image of a virtuous minister assisting a young sovereign and the flourishing of the state's fortune, which is highly auspicious. The marginal note mentions "Guai," which in some versions is written as "Da."

困：盜竊滅身，二母不親。王后無黨，毀其寶靈。

Because of theft, calamity leads to death, and neither of the two mothers will acknowledge or be close to each other; the queen loses her supporters and even her precious spiritual object is destroyed. This indicates a situation where wrongdoing causes rebellion and estrangement among people, which is extremely ominous. One should adhere to righteousness, restrain greed, and avoid taking what is not rightfully one's own.

井：六月騤騤，名欲有至。專征未裝，俟侍明旦。

In June, warhorses are strong and galloping, their fame seems within reach; yet the preparations for military campaigns are not yet complete, so it must be postponed until tomorrow morning. "Four strong horses" comes from the Book of Songs, Xiao Ya, Cai Wei. This signifies a situation where power is formed but the timing has not arrived: the desired outcome is expected, but one must wait for another day's effort.

革：雀行求粒，誤入網罭。賴仁君子，復說歸室。

A sparrow scatters to search for grain, accidentally flying into a fine net. Fortunately, a kind and generous gentleman rescues it, allowing it to escape and return to its nest. This symbolizes being caught in a net but encountering a benevolent person who rescues one, indicating good fortune: temporarily trapped, but eventually released by a nobleman.

鼎：仁德孔明，患禍不傷。期誓不至，室人御恤。

A person with benevolent and generous virtue is very evident, and no calamity or misfortune can harm them. Even if the person they had agreed to meet is late or does not arrive, the family can still take good care of everything. This indicates a situation where virtue can avoid misfortune and the support within the family is strong. It is auspicious: even if there is a minor setback due to a missed appointment, there will be no worries at home.

震：龜厭江海，陸行不止。自今枯槁，失其都市。憂悔咎生。

The divine turtle grew tired of the rivers and seas, and instead kept crawling endlessly on land; thus its body became dry and withered, losing the place where it originally dwelled. Sorrow, regret, and mistakes all arose together. This signifies an image of abandoning one's nature and departing from one's proper place, which is a great misfortune. One should be content with one's original occupation and must not easily change one's course.

艮：孤獨特處，莫依為輔。正心允濟，神勞志苦。

Alone and without support, there is no one to rely on or assist; one can only rectify one's intentions and strive with sincerity to overcome difficulties, yet this path is marked by mental exhaustion and inner distress. This signifies a situation of isolation and lack of external help, requiring self-reliance and perseverance; only after enduring hardship will success be achieved.

漸：伯仲言留，叔子云去。誰云無咎，主母大喜。

The eldest brother and second brother said they would stay, but the third brother said he would leave; who could say that this is without fault? In fact, the family matriarch was very happy about it. This indicates that family members have different intentions regarding staying or leaving, yet it is a favorable omen for the household, as the inner authority is satisfied. Although opinions are divided, it turns out to be a joyful matter within the family.

歸妹：初憂不安，後得笑歡，雖懼無患。

At first there was worry and unease, but later one was able to laugh and rejoice; although there was a moment of fear, there was ultimately no misfortune. This signifies an omen of initial worry followed by joy, which is auspicious: current concerns are not harmful, and by perseverance one can await a turning point.

豐：好戰亡國，師不以律。稱上殞墜，齊疾狼戾。被其災祟。

A warlike attitude inevitably leads to the downfall of a nation, and going to war without following laws and regulations; those who claim to be in authority actually fall and suffer loss, as Qi was quickly defeated due to its brutal and wolf-like behavior, causing everyone to suffer from this calamity. "When an army marches, it must follow the law" is from the Line Statement of the first line of the hexagram "Military Campaign" in The Zhou Changes. It represents an image of reckless warfare without order, with both superiors and inferiors suffering together, which is extremely ominous; one must absolutely avoid starting wars and engaging in conflict.

旅：鹿生澤陂，豺傷其麑，泣血獨哀。

A mother deer gives birth by the edge of a marsh, but wolves bite its fawn; the mother deer mourns with blood-like tears, crying alone. "By the marsh's bank" comes from the Book of Songs, Chen Wind, "Zhe Bi." This signifies the suffering of family members, loneliness and helplessness, indicating great misfortune: it presages calamity for children, and extra care should be taken to protect them.