20 OBSERVING

A wind on the earth.

	Wind Gentle
	Earth Devoted

The pattern of lines is like a watchtower.
Gentle and devoted describes a holy man who sits in a high place and meditates. This chapter means you sit and think about your life and times; perhaps while looking out of your window.
If you are in a high place then you should be taking a wide view. It can also be useful, at certain times, to be seen to be around.
This might be a time when you have decided to pause while you are waiting and watching for something.

20 LINES

1) 6 at the start

a) Boy-like contemplation.
For a common person - no blame.
For a wise man - humiliation.

b) This is the way of small-minded people.

This means that you are taking something at face value, listening to gossip, or you are being fooled by a false image. You will have to look for more subtle clues. Things are quite often more complicated than they may seem to be at first.

2) 6 in 2nd throw

a) Furtive contemplation. Furthering the perseverance of an old woman.

b) Truly ugly.

This means that you are looking at things in a nosey and self-interested type of way. You do not see enough in order to be able see the other people's situations clearly and you are thinking too much about your own situation. It is possible to look after yourself with this sort of outlook but you may bring harm to other people.

3) 6 in 3rd throw

a) Contemplation of my life. Advancing and retreating.

b) The right way is not lost.

You are thinking about your life and wondering what to do. This suggests that you will know what is correct.

4) 6 in 4th throw

a) Contemplation of the glory of the city.
It will be favourable to exert influence on guests, like a king.

b) Honoured guests.

This is about seeing people in meetings, and at social gatherings, and making progress as a result.

5) 9 in 5th throw

a) Contemplation of my life. A wise man without blame.

b) Look at the effects on the people.

This means you look back at your life and wonder if you have done it right. The fact that you are wondering is a strong indication that your attitude is good. If the effects you have produced in the world are good then you have done well. If you have this line it suggests that you are 'without blame' - which is as good as can be reasonably hoped for.

6) 9 at the top

a) Contemplation of their life. A wise man without blame.

b) Your mind is not yet settled.

Here you are wondering about someone else and this line suggests that they are of good character.