Avoid Conflict

Coupling with your horns. Distress. This is not a mistake. You are turning this engagement into a trial of strength that leaves you totally confused. Let your confusion return you to yourself. If you try to take the lead now you will most certainly fail. Prepare your move very carefully. Do the inner work. Be simple, clear and pure. If you step into the deep waters surrounding you now you will be submerged and drown. Do not be afraid to act alone. You are connected with a creative force.

上九, 姤其角, 吝, 无咎.

He comes to meet with his horns. Humiliation. No blame. ##### Comments When a man has withdrawn from the world, its tumult often becomes unbearable to him. There are many people who in a noble pride hold themselves aloof from all that is low and rebuff it brusquely wherever it comes to meet them. Such persons are reproached for being proud and distant, but since active duties no longer hold them to the world, this does not greatly matter. They know how to bear the dislike of the masses with composure.