Hexagram 20 · 觀 guān

Observing · line 3

六三:觀我生,進退。

The third line, divided, shows one looking at (the course of) his own life, to advance or recede (accordingly).

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 20 Observing · Judgement

觀:盥而不薦,有孚顒若。

Kwân shows (how he whom it represents should be like) the worshipper who has washed his hands, but not (yet) presented his offerings;—with sincerity and an appearance of dignity (commanding reverent regard).

James Legge, 1882