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Hexagram 39
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Obstruction
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Expression
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In (the state indicated by) Jiǎn advantage will be found in the south-west, and the contrary in the north-east. It will be advantageous (also) to meet with the great man. (In these circumstances), with firmness and correctness, there will be good fortune.
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Judgement
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Obstruction. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers one to see the great man. Perseverance brings good fortune.
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Image
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Water on the mountain. Image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself And molds his character.
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66
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Expression:
Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to great good fortune. It furthers one to see the great man.
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Image:
'To advance will (only) increase the difficulties, while his remaining stationary will (be productive of) great (merit):'--his aim is to assist the (subject of the line) inside of him. 'It will be advantageous to meet the great man:'--by his course he follows that noble (lord of the figure).
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95
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Expression:
In the midst of the greatest obstructions, friends come.
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Image:
'He struggles with the greatest difficulties, while friends are coming (to help him):'--he is in the central position, and possesses the requisite virtue.
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64
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Expression:
Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to union.
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Image:
'To advance will (only be to) encounter (greater) difficulties; he remains stationary, and unites (with the subject of the line above):'--that is in its proper place and has the solidity (due to it in that position).
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93
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Expression:
Going leads to obstructions; hence he comes back.
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Image:
'He advances, (but only) to (greater) difficulty; he remains stationary, and returns to his former associates:'--they, (represented in) the inner (trigram), rejoice in him.
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62
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Expression:
The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, but it is not his own fault.
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Image:
'The minister of the king struggles with difficulty on difficulty:'--in the end no blame will be attached to him.
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16
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Expression:
Going leads to obstructions, coming meets with praise.
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Image:
'Advancing will conduct to (greater) difficulties, while remaining stationary will afford ground for praise:'--the proper course is to wait.
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