Contemplation — Hexagram Detail — I Ching 64 Fortune Telling
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Guan (Contemplation) — Wind above Earth below. Wind moves across the earth observing all things. Observe carefully, learn diligently, and view matters with reverence.
Line-by-Line
Line 1：童观，小人无咎，君子吝。 Observing like a child — no harm for the small, but regret for the noble. Contemplation must not be shallow.
Line 2：窥观，利女贞。 Peeking through a crack — favorable for a woman to stay upright. Observation must not be narrow.
Line 3：观我生，进退。 Observing my own life — deciding to advance or retreat. Reflect on yourself and choose.
Line 4：观国之光，利用宾于王。 Observing the nation's brilliance — favorable to be the king's guest. See the big picture.
Line 5：观我生，君子无咎。 Observing my own life — the noble one has no blame. In high position, self-reflection is even more vital.
Line 6：观其生，君子无咎。 Observing the lives of others — the noble one has no blame. Observe all things with detachment.