Gòu shows a female who is bold and strong. It will not be good to marry (such) a female.
Image
Under heaven, wind. Image of Coming to Meet. Thus does the prince act when disseminating his commands And proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven.
Judgement
Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden.
上九
Expression :
He comes to meet with his horns. Humiliation. No blame.
Image :
'He receives others on his horns:'--he is exhausted at his greatest height, and there will be cause for regret.
九五
Expression :
A melon covered with willow leaves. Hidden lines. Then it drops down to one from heaven.
Image :
'The subject of the fifth NINE, (undivided), keeps his brilliant qualities concealed:'--as is indicated by his central and correct position. '(The good issue) descends (as) from Heaven:--'his aim does not neglect the ordinances (of Heaven).
九四
Expression :
No fish in the tank. This leads to misfortune.
Image :
'The evil' indicated by there being 'no fish in the wallet' is owing to (the subject of the line) keeping himself aloof from the people.
九三
Expression :
There is no skin on his thighs, and walking comes hard. If one is mindful of the danger, no great mistake is made.
Image :
'He walks with difficulty:'--but his steps have not yet been drawn (into the course of the first line).
九二
Expression :
There is a fish in the tank. No blame. Does not further guests.
Image :
'He has a wallet of fish:'--it is right for him not to allow (the subject of the first line) to get to the guests.
初六
Expression :
It must be checked with a brake of bronze. Perseverance brings good fortune. If one lets it take its course, one experiences misfortune. Even a lean pig has it in him to rage around.
Image :
'Tied and fastened to a metal drag:'--(this describes the arrest of) the weak (line) in its advancing course.
