Lu
Lu - WandererLinesLi · Gen|Hexagram 56
Judgment
The wanderer. Small success.
Image
Fire on the mountain: the image of THE WANDERER. Thus the superior man is clear and cautious in imposing punishments and does not prolong lawsuits.
Lines
Petty traveling - trouble.
In the journey, one fusses over trivial matters. This brings calamity upon oneself — when traveling, be generous.
Traveler finds lodging, wealth, servant.
In the journey, one finds lodging and carries money. One gains a faithful servant — the image of settling down while traveling.
Traveler burns lodging - loses servant.
The lodging is burned, and the servant is lost. Persevere to guard against danger — encountering misfortune on the journey.
Traveler finds shelter, tools - unhappy.
In the journey, one finds a place to stay and obtains money and tools, but the heart is still unhappy — a wanderer may find shelter but not peace of mind.
Shoot pheasant - lose arrow, final praise.
Shooting a pheasant, one arrow hits. In the end, one gains praise and a position — achieving something while traveling.
Bird burns nest - first laugh, then weep. Misfortune.
The bird's nest is burned. The wanderer first laughs, then wails. The ox is lost in the field. Misfortune — pride leads to joy turning to sorrow.
Interpretation
The wanderer. Small success.