3. Chun / Difficulty at the Beginning
(Water above Thunder)
Description
Thunder from the Deep:
The Superior Person carefully weaves order out of confusion.
Supreme Success if you keep to your course.
Carefully consider the first move.
Seek help.
Analysis
New ventures always pack along their inherent chaos.
Though this is an annoyance at best, and can even imperil or downright doom an endeavor, it is also the friction needed to polish your project to jewel brilliance.
Learn from these early obstacles.
Changing Lines
Line 1
You have run up against an obstacle at the very head of the trail.
Keep to your course.
Seek mutual aid.
Line 2
Her horses rear in fright; but the highwayman means no harm.
He seeks only the hand of the maiden.
She must refuse him, for she fears a very long journey lies ahead before she can marry.
Line 3
A hunter who pursues his prey without a guide will lose his way in the deeps of the forest.
The Superior Person knows his limitations and gives up the chase.
To advance brings regret.
Line 4
Her horses break away.
Turning back, she must learn to trust, and accept the escort of her spurned highwayman.
What seemed at first misfortune will lead to marriage.
Line 5
He could rescue them, if only they would trust.
For now, he must provide protection and small comfort from the shadows.
Line 6
The horses break free.
If the need for aid goes unrecognized, tears and blood will flow.