Hexagram 10 of 64
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Treading Carefully
Right conduct in a charged situation.
Conduct, stepping carefully, walking the path, tactful behavior, the way one walks
☰Heaven Above
☱Lake Below
Short Summary
FreeSky above the lake — open air reflected in still water. A thin line of respect between worlds.
You're walking on the tail of the tiger, as the classical text says. The situation is delicate. Nothing is broken, but one careless move could break it. The hexagram isn't warning you away — it's showing you how to move through. Slow, respectful, alert.
Sky upon the lake
a single careful footstep
between two mirrors.