The I Ching Speaks!



     20.  Kuan / Contemplation (View)

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ---- ----     below     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
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     The Judgement

          Contemplation. The ablution has been made,
          But not yet the offering.
          Full of trust they look up to him.

     The Image

          The wind blows over the earth:
          The image of Contemplation.
          Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world,
          Contemplated the people,
          And gave them instruction.

     The Lines

          Six in the second place means:
          Contemplation through the crack of the door.
          Furthering for the perseverance of a woman.


     59.  Huan / Dispersion [Dissolution]

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ----------     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          Dispersion. Success.
          The king approaches his temple.
          It furthers one to cross the great water.
          Perseverance furthers.

     The Image

          The wind drives over the water:
          The image of Dispersion.
          Thus the kings of old sacrificed to the Lord
          And built temples.