Careful Conduct ䷉
“Production access — treading carefully among forces that could destroy you.”
Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram
☰
☰ Heaven (Qian)
Lower Trigram
☱
☱ Lake (Dui)
Binary Structure
Binary: 110111
Hexagram Meaning
The Oracle Speaks
Treading on the tiger's tail — it does not bite. Success through careful conduct and awareness of power dynamics. You walk among forces greater than yourself; humble courtesy keeps you safe. The junior developer in the production environment. Step lightly, respect the architecture, and the dangerous path becomes navigable.
The Six Lines — Changing Line Oracles
When a line is “changing” (old yin or old yang), its oracle activates. These texts reveal the specific mutation occurring at that position in the hexagram.
Line 1 (Yang — solid) — Bottom
Simple conduct. Progress without blame. The newcomer walks the safe path — no shortcuts.
Line 2 (Yang — solid)
Treading a smooth, level course. Perseverance of a dark man brings good fortune. Stay in your lane; the highway is clear.
Line 3 (Yin — broken)
A one-eyed man is able to see, a lame man is able to tread. He treads on the tiger's tail. Misfortune. The warrior acts despite disability — courage is not always wisdom.
Line 4 (Yang — solid)
He treads on the tiger's tail. Caution and circumspection lead ultimately to good fortune. Maximum risk, maximum awareness.
Line 5 (Yang — solid)
Resolute conduct. Perseverance with awareness of danger. Walking the edge deliberately.
Line 6 (Yang — solid) — Top
Look to your conduct and weigh the favorable signs. When everything agrees, supreme good fortune. Full audit confirms the deployment is clean.
Related Hexagrams — Upper ☰ Heaven (Qian)
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