The I Ching Speaks!

     23.  Po / Splitting Apart

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

     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 in the third place means:
          He splits with them. No blame.

          Six in the fifth place means:
          A shoal of fishes. Favor comes through the court ladies.
          Everything acts to further.


     53.  Chien / Development (Gradual Progress)

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
          ---- ----
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          ---- ----     below     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
          ---- ----

     The Judgement

          Development. The maiden
          Is given in marriage.
          Good fortune.
          Perseverance furthers.

     The Image

          On the mountain, a tree:
          The image of Development.
          Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,
          In order to improve the mores.