第39卦 · 水山蹇

利西南，不利东北。利见大人，贞吉。
蹇象征前有险水、后有高山，寸步难行。往平易开阔的西南有利，往险阻的东北不利。利于寻求权威贵人之助，守正可获吉。
初六 往蹇，来誉。
六二 王臣蹇蹇，匪躬之故。
九三 往蹇，来反。
六四 往蹇，来连。
九五 大蹇，朋来。
上六 往蹇，来硕，吉，利见大人。

利西南，不利东北。利见大人，贞吉。
The southwest favors you here, the northeast does not. Seeking out someone of real wisdom helps, and holding your ground brings good fortune.
Initial Six: Pressing forward here runs into obstacles; holding back instead earns real credit.
Six in the second: The minister meets one obstacle after another in serving the crown — none of it is a failing on their part.
Nine in the third: Advancing runs into the same wall again, so the wiser move is to turn back.
Six in the fourth: Pushing ahead only meets obstruction; pulling back instead brings allies together.
Nine in the fifth: Right at the peak of the hardship, real allies show up.
Six at the top: Advancing still meets obstruction, but turning back now leads to real good fortune — this is a good time to seek out someone of real wisdom.