The I Ching Speaks!
38. K'uei / Opposition ---------- ---- ---- above Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- ---- ---- ---------- below Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- The Judgement Opposition. In small matters, good fortune. The Image Above, fire; below, the lake: The image of Opposition. Thus amid all fellowship The superior man retains his individuality. The Lines Nine at the beginning means: Remorse disappears. If you lose your horse, do not run after it; It will come back of its own accord. When you see evil people, Guard yourself against mistakes. Nine at the top means: Isolated through opposition, One sees one's companion as a pig covered with dirt, As a wagon full of devils. First one draws a bow against him, Then one lays the bow aside. He is not a robber; he will woo at the right time. As one goes, rain falls; then good fortune comes. 40. Hsieh / Deliverance ---- ---- ---- ---- above Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- ---- ---- ---------- below K'an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- The Judgement Deliverance. The southwest furthers. If there is no longer anything where one has to go, Return brings good fortune. If there is still something where one has to go, Hastening brings good fortune. The Image Thunder and rain set in: The image of Deliverance. Thus the superior man pardons mistakes And forgives misdeeds.