Hexagram 25 · Line 6
Innocence — 上九
Wu Wang · Shang Jiu
上九 · Shang Jiu
The Line
Innocent action brings misfortune. Nothing is furthering.
Interpretation
If one is in a situation where no further advance is in season, one must wait calmly and without ulterior thoughts. If one acts thoughtlessly in order to press on against fate, a success will not be attained.