Hexagram 27 · Line 6
Nourishment — 上九
Yi · Shang Jiu
上九 · Shang Jiu
The Line
The source of nourishment. Awareness of danger brings good fortune. It is favorable to cross the great water.
Interpretation
Here is a sage of the highest kind, from whom go forth all the influences that provide for the nourishment of others. Such a position brings heavy responsibility. If they remain conscious of it, they have good fortune and may confidently undertake even great and difficult works like crossing the great water. These bring general happiness for them and for all.