The I Ching Speaks!
21. Shih Ho / Biting Through ---------- ---- ---- above Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- ---- ---- ---- ---- below Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- The Judgement Biting Through has success. It is favorable to let justice be administered. The Image Thunder and lightning: The image of Biting Through. Thus the kings of former times made firm the laws Through clearly defined penalties. The Lines Six in the third place means: Bites on old dried meat And strikes on something poisonous. Slight humiliation. No blame. 30. Li / The Clinging, Fire ---------- ---- ---- above Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- ---------- ---- ---- below Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- The Judgement The Clinging. Perseverance furthers. It brings success. Care of the cow brings good fortune. The Image That which is bright rises twice: The image of Fire. Thus the great man, by perpetuating this brightness, Illumines the four quarters of the world.