归妹
Guī MèiUpper: Thunder · 震 · Lower: Marsh · 兑
Judgment征凶，无攸利。
In plain wordsSetting out brings misfortune, with nothing to gain. Guimei means a young woman marrying. When the situation is not suitable and the standing is not proper, hasty action brings no benefit.
The imageThunder above, lake below: thunder over the lake and the water follows it, like a young woman following an older man in marriage.
A hint for youIn a relationship or partnership where roles and rules are unclear, do not rush to commit or push ahead. Clarify the premises and the boundaries first.
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- 初九归妹以娣，跛能履，征吉。The first line, undivided, shows the younger sister married off in a position ancillary to the real wife. (It suggests the idea of) a person lame on one leg who yet manages to tramp along. Going forward will be fortunate.
- 九二眇能视，利幽人之贞。The second line, undivided, shows her blind of one eye, and yet able to see. There will be advantage in her maintaining the firm correctness of a solitary widow.
- 六三归妹以须，反归以娣。The third line, divided, shows the younger sister who was to be married off in a mean position. She returns and accepts an ancillary position.
- 九四归妹愆期，迟归有时。The fourth line, undivided, shows the younger sister who is to be married off protracting the time. She may be late in being married, but the time will come.
- 六五帝乙归妹，其君之袂，不如其娣之袂良，月几望，吉。The fifth line, divided, reminds us of the marrying of the younger sister of (king) Tî-yî, when the sleeves of her the princess were not equal to those of the (still) younger sister who accompanied her in an inferior capacity. (The case suggests the thought of) the moon almost full. There will be good fortune.
- 上六女承筐无实，士刲羊无血，无攸利。The sixth line, divided, shows the young lady bearing the basket, but without anything in it, and the gentleman slaughtering the sheep, but without blood flowing from it. There will be no advantage in any way.
Mismatched roles; proceed carefully
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