**Yi Hexagram (Mountain over Thunder, Hexagram 27)** **Hexagram Text:** Perseverance brings good fortune. Observe how nourishment is sought — look to how one fills one's own mouth. **Line Texts:** - **First line:** You abandon your own spiritual turtle and watch me with open mouth — misfortune. - **Second line:** Nourishment turned upside down; violating the norm by seeking nourishment from the high ground — action brings misfortune. - **Third line:** Violating the proper way of nourishment — perseverance brings misfortune. Do nothing for ten years; nothing is beneficial. - **Fourth line:** Nourishment turned upside down — good fortune. With fierce tiger-like gaze and relentless pursuit — no blame. - **Fifth line:** Violating the norm — dwelling in perseverance brings good fortune; not fit to cross great rivers. - **Sixth line:** The source of nourishment — danger yet good fortune; favorable to cross great rivers.