Hexagram 56 • The Wanderer • Lü

The image of Fire over Mountain

When traveling to places where the customs of the people are foreign to you
leave self-importance at home.
Always be a good guest.
Enjoy the new environment with no expectations.
Choose a traveling companions carefully.
Not everyone is suited to the adaptability needed to explore new places and situations.
While traveling you will meet many people and form relationships that are not long lasting.

Six in the first place

Watch out! Avoid trouble in your wandering.
Be wary of trivial pursuits that lead you nowhere.
Save your energy for more rewarding adventures.

Six in the first place changes to  Hexagram 09
Paintings and Prescriptions Hexagram 09

Six in the second place

Pack what you need for the trip and then
find a companion who can be helpful on your journey to new places.

Six in the second place changes to hexagram 50.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 50.

Nine in the third place

Disaster!
Your arrogance caused you to lose your companion and a place to live.

When in a strange land it is important to know what the rules are and abide by them.
If you are not mindful you can find yourself in trouble from which you can’t escape.

Nine in the third place changes to hexagram 35.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 35.

Nine in the fourth place

While you have found a place to stay you may not feel comfortable in this environment.
When you are ready you can move on to find a home more suited to your needs.

Nine in the fourth place changes to hexagram 52.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 52.

Six in the fifth place

Thoughts can also travel like a bird flying, hitting the target of your goal.
You win new friends with an important position in the community.

Six in the fifth place changes to hexagram 33.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 33.

Nine in the last place

Not again!
You were careless and lost your place of rest.
At first you may think your situation is amusing.
Reality sets in to all that is lost by aiming too high
like a fire traveling on a mountain top.
When traveling you must always be conscious of being a stranger
in a strange land or you could lose your welcome there.

Nine in the last place changes to hexagram 62.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 62.

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