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 Six at the beginning means: A [4mting[24m with legs upturned. Furthers removal of stagnating stuff. One takes a concubine for the sake of her son. No blame. Nine in the third place means: The handle of the [4mting[24m is altered. One is impeded in his way of life. The fat of the pheasant is not eaten. Once rain falls, remorse is spent. Good fortune comes in the end. 38. K'uei / Opposition ---------- ---- ---- above Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- ---- ---- ---------- below Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- The Judgement Opposition. In small matters, good fortune. The Image Above, fire; below, the lake: The image of Opposition. Thus amid all fellowship The superior man retains his individuality.