Hexagram 10
履 Lǚ
Treading (Conduct)
乾
Qian — Creative
Heaven · Father
兌
Dui — Joyous
Lake · Youngest Daughter
Treading upon the tail of the tiger. It does not bite. Success.
Heaven above, the lake below: the image of Treading. Thus the superior person discriminates between high and low, and thereby fortifies the thinking of the people.
Simple conduct. Progress without blame.
Treading a smooth, level course. The perseverance of a dark person brings good fortune.
A one-eyed person is able to see, a lame person is able to tread. They tread on the tail of the tiger. The tiger bites. Misfortune. Thus does a warrior act on behalf of the great prince.
Treading upon the tail of the tiger. Caution and circumspection lead ultimately to good fortune.
Resolute conduct. Perseverance with awareness of danger.
Look to your conduct and weigh the favorable signs. When everything is fulfilled, supreme good fortune comes.