The I Ching Speaks!

     23.  Po / Splitting Apart

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          ---- ----     above     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
          ---- ----
          ---- ----
          ---- ----     below     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
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     The Judgement

          Splitting Apart. It does not further one
          To go anywhere.

     The Image

          The mountain rests on the earth:
          The image of Splitting Apart.
          Thus those above can ensure their position
          Only by giving generously to those below.

     The Lines

          Six at the beginning means:
          The leg of the bed is split.
          Those who persevere are destroyed.
          Misfortune.


     27.  I / The Corners of the Mouth (Providing Nourishment)

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          ---- ----     above     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
          ---- ----
          ---- ----
          ---- ----     below     Ch^en   The Arousing, Thunder
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     The Judgement

          The Corners of the Mouth.
          Perseverance brings good fortune.
          Pay heed to the providing of nourishment
          And to what a man seeks
          To fill his own mouth with.

     The Image

          At the foot of the mountain, thunder:
          The image of Providing Nourishment.
          Thus the superior man is careful of his words
          And temperate in eating and drinking.