The I Ching Speaks!
42. I / Increase ---------- ---------- above Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- below Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- The Judgement Increase. It furthers one To undertake something. It furthers one to cross the great water. The Image Wind and thunder: the image of Increase. Thus the superior man: If he sees good, he imitates it; If he has faults, he rids himself of them. The Lines () Nine in the fifth place means: If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not. Supreme good fortune. Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue. 27. I / The Corners of the Mouth (Providing Nourishment) ---------- ---- ---- above K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- below Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- The Judgement The Corners of the Mouth. Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to the providing of nourishment And to what a man seeks To fill his own mouth with. The Image At the foot of the mountain, thunder: The image of Providing Nourishment. Thus the superior man is careful of his words And temperate in eating and drinking.