易經 · BOOK OF CHANGES
No. 39
蹇
Jiǎn — Obstruction
Water over Mountain
THE JUDGMENT
Obstruction. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers one to see the great man. Perseverance brings good fortune.
INTERPRETATION
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.