The I Ching Speaks!

     48.  Ching / The Well

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          ----------     above     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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          ----------     below     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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     The Judgement

          The Well. The town may be changed,
          But the well cannot be changed.
          It neither decreases nor increases.
          They come and go and draw from the well.
          If one gets down almost to the water
          And the rope does not go all the way,
          Or the jug breaks, it brings misfortune.

     The Image

          Water over wood: the image of the Well.
          Thus the superior man encourages the people at their work,
          And exhorts them to help one another.

     The Lines

          Six at the top means:
          One draws from the well
          Without hindrance.
          It is dependable.
          Supreme good fortune.


     57.  Sun / The Gentle (The Penetrating, Wind)

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ----------     below     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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     The Judgement

          The Gentle. Success through what is small.
          It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
          It furthers one to see the great man.

     The Image

          Winds following one upon the other:
          The image of the Gently Penetrating.
          Thus the superior man
          Spreads his commands abroad
          And carries out his undertakings.