The I Ching Speaks!

     6.   Sung / Conflict

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          ----------     above     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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          ----------     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          Conflict. You are sincere
          And are being obstructed.
          A cautious halt halfway brings good fortune.
          Going through to the end brings misfortune.
          It furthers one to see the great man.
          It does not further one to cross the great water.

     The Image

          Heaven and water go their opposite ways:
          The image of Conflict.
          Thus in all his transactions the superior man
          Carefully considers the beginning.

     The Lines

          Six in the third place means:
          To nourish oneself on ancient virtue induces perseverance.
          Danger. In the end, good fortune comes.
          If by chance you are in the service of a king,
          Seek not works.


     44.  Kou / Coming to Meet

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          ----------     above     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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          ----------     below     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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     The Judgement

          Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful.
          One should not marry such a maiden.

     The Image

          Under heaven, wind:
          The image of Coming to Meet.
          Thus does the prince act when disseminating his commands
          And proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven.