Su Qin Achieves His Ambition蘇秦得志
A traveller's harsh words are hard to swallow;
if trouble appears, do not step towards it.
The nest is broken, the forest birds have nowhere to rest;
seek a deeper place and settle in safety.
English rendering: our editorial version.
Unsettling times and conflict nearby. Avoid confrontation and look for a safe, stable base.
詩意：此卦鳥鵲離林之象。凡事到底應心也。
解曰：若人得怨。何時可伸。好言不信。守舊待時。
另本 Variant：觸人口氣最難吞，忽有災危禍到門，卵破巢空無宿處，深為穩便把心存。
Su Qin Achieves His Ambition
The same Su Qin of Lot 2, seen from the other end of his life: after years of humiliation he wore the seals of six states. Here the lot dwells on the hard middle, where rivals, gossip and pressure test whether he can hold his ground.
Misunderstandings or family friction. Give space; avoid pushing.
Avoid office quarrels. Keeping your position matters more than winning arguments.
Steady earnings; not the moment for big investments. Treat money moves as personal judgement, not a prediction.
This lot invites gentle attention to wellbeing: mind digestion and rest. Avoid overextending. This is reflection, not a diagnosis.
Small quarrels; mend, tidy and calm the home.
Travellers are safe. Keep plans simple and avoid unnecessary risks on the road.
Try the usual places and hidden corners.
If you are right, hold your ground calmly. For binding disputes, a qualified adviser is wiser than any oracle.