The I Ching Speaks!

     47.  K'un / Oppression (Exhaustion)

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          ----------     above     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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          ----------     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          Oppression. Success. Perseverance.
          The great man brings about good fortune.
          No blame.
          When one has something to say,
          It is not believed.

     The Image

          There is no water in the lake:
          The image of Exhaustion.
          Thus the superior man stakes his life
          On following his will.

     The Lines

     ()   Nine in the second place means:
          One is oppressed while at meat and drink.
          The man with the scarlet knee bands is just coming.
          It furthers one to offer sacrifice.
          To set forth brings misfortune.
          No blame.

          Nine in the fourth place means:
          He comes very quietly, oppressed in a golden carriage.
          Humiliation, but the end is reached.

          Six at the top means:
          He is oppressed by creeping vines.
          He moves uncertainly and says, "Movement brings remorse."
          If one feels remorse over this and makes a start,
          Good fortune comes.


     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.