Wang Mang Seeks Worthy Men王莽求賢
Keeping bees, you must ask them for their honey;
only beware the sting at the tail.
Even if another road appears before you,
quietly fear it is deep as a thorny thicket.
English rendering: our editorial version.
Sweet rewards may carry a sting. Proceed with caution.
詩意：此卦結蜂采蜜之象。凡事勞心費力也。（另作：此卦求甜得苦之象。凡事防範災殃也。）。
解曰：事須仔細。不用強求。結蜂采蜜。有甚來由。
另本 Variant：弄蜂須要求他蜜，只怕遭他尾上針，雖是眼前有異路，暗裏深藏荊棘林。
Wang Mang Seeks Worthy Men
Wang Mang, from a declining branch of a great family, cultivated a spotless reputation, nursing his sick uncle more devotedly than his own sons and living frugally. Praised everywhere, he rose to supreme power, and later seized the throne. The honey came with a sting.
Friction over small things. Be patient with a sensitive partner.
Sales-type work brings results but hard-won rewards. Read contracts carefully.
Steady effort; risky gains have a sting. Treat money moves as personal judgement, not a prediction.
This lot invites gentle attention to wellbeing: watch for stings, allergies and inflammation; treat small problems early. For anything lasting, see a qualified practitioner — this is reflection, not a diagnosis.
Many small worries. Keep things quiet and avoid big works.
Late. Watch your belongings when travelling.
Lost or damaged. Check whether insurance or a warranty applies.
This lot invites patience with disputes: the other side has come prepared. Settling is cheaper than winning. For binding disputes, a qualified adviser is wiser than any oracle.