The Pi Hexagram

The pi hexagram(the symbol of impediments)predicates the 
obstruction of the natural course of events. It is not the 
right time for the gentleman to practise he uprightness. 
Out goes the great and in comes the small--everything is 
falling out of order.

(1 is bottomline and 6 is topline of the picture)

1.When you pull up the reeds,
  The roots are entangled.
  Things of a kind cling together.
  There will be good fortune and success.
2.Bow and submit--
  The inferior man will have good fortune;
  The great man refuses to act like this
  In order to win success.
3.Your wild behaviour will lead to shame.
4.When you follow heaven's will,
  You will not receive any blame.
  Your companions will share the benefit.
5.Impediments will be removed:
  This is a sgn of good omem for the great man.
  Vigilance against potential danger
  Is the source of safety and solidarity.
6.Impediments will be have worry
  And then you will rejoice.

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This page is created by YD May.27.2000