An etymology of the ideogram Lu.56

[confucius]

Two elements entwine each other to illustrate the idea of Lu.56.
The first, at the bottom right, represents a Group Of Persons. The second, including the element on the left through the top right represents, according to some, Branching and, according to others, Military Banners.

The classic rendition of this combination illustrated either Soldiers Pausing and Taking Shelter under Leaves or, Assembled under a Banner (according to their rank).

These Soldiers here are not the image of a time of war, as is understood in Shi.7, but the symbol of all those who’s mission draws them away from home: Merchants and Travelers in general.

From there, this ideogram still much in use, has come to designate People who stay outside their respective home as, for example, Tourists.

Associated to the ideogram To Circulate it becomes the composite idea of Traveling: with the character House it becomes Hotel.

Confucius

 

[cipriana]

Practical translation of 56

So what would be the translation of this hexagram in practice.
I got it for the question, should I pursue this business venture? as a Relating hexagram to Tai Yu.
Cipriana:bows:

 

[dobro p]

I call it Wanderer, but I'm not completely happy with that name. But it's the concept that's more important - the idea of not being on your own turf, of moving through new and unfamiliar territory without any of the rights and privileges that comes with belonging to a place. You're on new ground, in other words.

It echoes your new business venture very nicely, I think, as a relating hexagram.