Hexagram 27 · Yi · Nourishment

King Wen, Duke of Zhou, Confucius · Western Zhou (c.1000 BCE)

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Nourishment: perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to nourishment — seek food for yourself. 1. You let your magic tortoise go, and look at me with drooping mouth. Misfortune. 2. Turning to the hilltop for nourishment, contrary to the way. Misfortune. 3. Contrary nourishment. Perseverance: misfortune. For ten years do not act. 4. Turning to nourishment. Good fortune. The tiger glares, hungry — no blame. 5. Contrary to the way. Dwelling in perseverance: good fortune. Do not cross great water. 6. The source of nourishment. Danger, good fortune. Favorable to cross great water.