The I Ching Speaks!
50. Ting / The Caldron ---------- ---- ---- above Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- ---------- ---------- below Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- 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. The Lines Nine in the fourth place means: The legs of the [4mting[24m are broken. The prince's meal is spilled And his person is soiled. Misfortune. 18. Ku / Work on What Has Been Spoiled [Decay] ---------- ---- ---- above K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- ---------- ---------- below Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- The Judgement Work on What Has Been Spoiled Has supreme success. It furthers one to cross the great water. Before the starting point, three days. After the starting point, three days. The Image The wind blows low on the mountain: The image of Decay. Thus the superior man stirs up the people And strengthens their spirit.