The I Ching Speaks!
20. Kuan / Contemplation (View) ---------- ---------- above Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- below K'un The Receptive, Earth ---- ---- 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 third place means: Contemplation of my life Decides the choice Between advance and retreat. Six in the fourth place means: Contemplation of the light of the kingdom. It furthers one to exert influence as the guest of a king. () Nine at the top means: Contemplation of his life. The superior man is without blame. 31. Hsien / Influence (Wooing) ---- ---- ---------- above Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- ---------- ---- ---- below K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- The Judgement Influence. Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune. The Image A lake on the mountain: The image of Influence. Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him By his readiness to receive them.