Extreme Caution

Treading on the Tiger’s tail. Carefully, carefully present your petition. Bring this to completion. Wise Words! The Way opens. Present your case to the highest power now and you acquire a new destiny. Preserve your integrity by connecting to the above. You can end the endless circle of charge and countercharge and open the way for new life to enter. Take in the lessons of the past. Be open and provide what is needed.

九四, 履虎尾, 愬愬, 終吉.

He treads on the tail of the tiger. Caution and circumspection Lead ultimately to good fortune. ##### Comments This text refers to a dangerous enterprise. The inner power to carry it through is there, but this inner power is combined with hesitating caution in one's external attitude. This line contrasts with the preceding line, which is weak within but outwardly presses forward. Here one is sure of ultimate success, which consists in achieving one's purpose, that is, in overcoming danger by going forward.