Qin's Defeat and Three Captured Generals秦敗擒三帥
Like a swan that flies into a cage by itself,
you try to turn but find no way out.
North, south, east and west, it is hard to leave;
this lot warns of endless regret.
English rendering: our editorial version.
Beware of walking into a trap of your own making. Avoid commitments that close all exits.
詩意：此卦似鵠投水（籠）之象。凡事多虛少實也。
解曰：進身可（不）得。退步為（不）能。低頭直去。悉在其中。
另本 Variant：慵飛野鶴自投籠，欲舉鵬霄落陷中，南北東西混障碍，此身憔悴恨無窮。
Qin's Defeat and Three Captured Generals
Duke Mu of Qin ignored his old adviser's warning and sent his army on a long raid. At the Xiao mountains Jin troops ambushed them in a narrow pass, and all three commanders were captured.
Tension and hurt; step back and reflect.
Bound by contracts and circumstances. Avoid resigning hastily.
This lot invites care with money: beware bad advice and smooth talkers. Protect your cash.
This lot invites gentle attention to wellbeing: recovery is slow. Be patient with treatment and avoid shortcuts. For anything lasting, see a qualified practitioner — this is reflection, not a diagnosis.
Strained relations at home. Be tolerant and argue less.
Held up. Avoid narrow, risky routes and tight schedules.
Probably lost. Accept it and move on.
Hard to avoid some cost. Aim to settle rather than to win. A qualified adviser beats any oracle for binding matters.