Hexagram 27 · 頤 yí

Nourishing · line 3

六三:拂頤,貞凶,十年勿用,无攸利。

The third line, divided, shows one acting contrary to the method of nourishing. However firm he may be, there will be evil. For ten years let him not take any action, (for) it will not be in any way advantageous.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 27 Nourishing · Judgement

頤:貞吉。觀頤,自求口實。

Î indicates that with firm correctness there will be good fortune (in what is denoted by it). We must look at what we are seeking to nourish, and by the exercise of our thoughts seek for the proper aliment.

James Legge, 1882