Zhuge Oracle Lesson 223
Zhuge Oracle Lesson 223 “Advance, and yet you pace and pause”: In all things, it's enough to proceed step by step in order; often, just as a matter is about to succeed, outside factors get in the way.
From the complete 384-lesson Zhuge Shen Shu (Zhuge Oracle) system.
Oracle Text
Advance, and yet you pace and pause;
the spring wind blows the willow-down;
by the water the traveler is weary,
and beside his pillow lies a troubled heart.
Interpretation
In all things, it's enough to proceed step by step in order; often, just as a matter is about to succeed, outside factors get in the way.