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 second place means:
          A dry poplar sprouts at the root.
          An older man takes a young wife.
          Everything furthers.

     ()   Nine in the fourth place means:
          The ridgepole is braced. Good fortune.
          If there are ulterior motives, it is humiliating.


     39.  Chien / Obstruction

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          ----------     above     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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          ---- ----     below     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
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     The Judgement

          Obstruction. The southwest furthers.
          The northeast does not further.
          It furthers one to see the great man.
          Perseverance brings good fortune.

     The Image

          Water on the mountain:
          The image of Obstruction.
          Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself
          And molds his character.