The I Ching Speaks!



     28.  Ta Kuo / Preponderance of the Great

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          ----------     above     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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          ----------     below     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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     The Judgement

          Preponderance of the Great.
          The ridgepole sags to the breaking point.
          It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
          Success.

     The Image

          The lake rises above the trees:
          The image of Preponderance of the Great.
          Thus the superior man, when he stands alone,
          Is unconcerned,
          And if he has to renounce the world,
          He is undaunted.

     The Lines

          Nine in the fifth place means:
          A withered poplar puts forth flowers.
          An older woman takes a husband.
          No blame. No praise.

          Six at the top means:
          One must go through the water.
          It goes over one's head.
          Misfortune. No blame.


     50.  Ting / The Caldron

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          ---- ----     above     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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          ----------     below     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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     The Judgement

          The Caldron. Supreme good fortune.
          Success.

     The Image

          Fire over wood:
          The image of the Caldron.
          Thus the superior man consolidates his fate
          By making his position correct.