易經 · BOOK OF CHANGES No. 39
Jiǎn — Obstruction
Water over Mountain
Obstruction. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers one to see the great man. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Water on the mountain — danger ahead, stillness below. You cannot go forward, and retreat offers no advantage. Turn inward: examine yourself, seek counsel from the wise, and join with others. The obstruction is the teacher.