大畜

26 Da Chu


Greater Stock
A good omen. These are not to be eaten at home. There will be good fortune. Now is the time to ford the great river.
========= Bearing the course of Heaven. Your plea is heard.
===   === The tusks of a gelded boar. Good fortune.
===   === The hobble of a young bull. There will be great good fortune.
========= Fine horses are being chased. A good omen in times of difficulty. He said: “Circle the wagons in defense!” It is time to go on a journey.
========= The carriage loses an axle box.
====x==== There is danger. It is time to make a sacrifice.

18 Gu


Curse
Your primary plea is heard. On the third day before and the third day after the first day of the week, it is good to cross the great river.
========= He serves neither king nor feudal lord. Higher still does his service go.
===   === A curse of the departed father. Use this omen for praise.
===   === A curse of the enriching father. Going to visit will be cause for regret.
========= A curse of the departed father. There will be small problems, but no great harm.
========= A curse of the departed mother. Omen of disapproval.
===   === A curse of the departed father. There is a son, so the deceased father will be blameless. There will be danger, but in the end good fortune.