Wang Xiang Seeks Carp王祥求鯉
Heaven is cold, the earth frozen, water turned to ice;
why grasp for fame and gain?
Better to keep to yourself and sit quietly,
until the leaves flourish and all becomes clear.
English rendering: our editorial version.
A frozen season. Avoid forcing things; wait for natural renewal.
詩意：此卦水結成冰之象。凡事不用枉求也。
解曰：水結成冰。冰消成水。若是營謀。到底如是。
另本 Variant：營圖萬事若冰澌，何必慳貪苦所為，只好靜心閑處坐，待他興變復奚疑。
Wang Xiang Seeks Carp
Wang Xiang's stepmother treated him harshly, yet when she fell ill in winter and longed for fresh fish, he lay down on the frozen river to melt the ice with his body. Two carp leapt out. Patience and devotion broke the ice.
A cold season. Avoid demanding a decision; steady warmth thaws more than argument.
Progress is slow. Hold your position and do the work well.
This lot invites care with money: protect your cash flow and avoid risky ventures until the thaw.
This lot invites gentle attention to wellbeing: long-term care is needed. Keep warm and rest. This is reflection, not a diagnosis.
Keep the household calm; avoid big changes.
Late in returning. Avoid travel in harsh conditions.
Unlikely to be found while things are frozen.
This lot invites patience with disputes: a long stalemate. Settlement is the better road. A qualified adviser beats any oracle for binding matters.