The Gathering at Chessboard Mountain棋盤大會
I urge you, do not ask others for help;
like a crane in flight struck by a hidden arrow.
If you go to gather firewood, a snake lies in the grass;
beware of poisonous tongues and sorrow.
English rendering: our editorial version.
Hidden risks surround dependence on others. Stay within your own means and be careful.
詩意：此卦安份守己之象。凡事小心謹防也。
解曰：閉口含齒。他事莫理。若有虧心。到頭害己。
另本 Variant：勸君切莫向他求，似鶴飛來暗箭投，若去採薪蛇伏草，恐遭毒手也堪憂。
The Gathering at Chessboard Mountain
On Chessboard Mountain the warrior maiden Dou Xiantong captured the Tang general Xue Dingshan and wished to marry him. He refused and nearly lost his head before an elder mediated. They married, and her family joined the Tang.
Not yet. The other person's mind is not settled; pressing now risks being hurt.
Stay in your lane; avoid office politics.
This lot invites care with money: not the time to invest; mistakes cost money. Treat money moves as personal judgement, not a prediction.
Old complaints may keep returning. Be patient with treatment and avoid unproven remedies. For anything lasting, see a qualified practitioner — this is reflection, not a diagnosis.
Calm but a little airless at home. Be tolerant and keep arguments small.
Those away are delayed. Keep journeys short and simple.
Unlikely to be found soon. Avoid wasting days on the search.
This lot invites patience with disputes: avoid going to court. If already involved, a settlement serves you better than a ruling. A qualified adviser beats any oracle for binding matters.