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     59.  Huan / Dispersion [Dissolution]

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ----------     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          Dispersion. Success.
          The king approaches his temple.
          It furthers one to cross the great water.
          Perseverance furthers.

     The Image

          The wind drives over the water:
          The image of Dispersion.
          Thus the kings of old sacrificed to the Lord
          And built temples.

     The Lines

          Six at the beginning means:
          He brings help with the strength of a horse.
          Good fortune.

          Six in the third place means:
          He dissolves his self. No remorse.

     ()   Nine in the fifth place means:
          His loud cries are as dissolving as sweat.
          Dissolution. A king abides without blame.


     26.  Ta Ch'u / The Taming Power of the Great

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          ---- ----     above     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
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          ----------     below     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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     The Judgement

          The Taming Power of the Great.
          Perseverance furthers.
          Not eating at home brings good fortune.
          It furthers one to cross the great water.

     The Image

          Heaven within the mountain:
          The image of the Taming Power of the Great.
          Thus the superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity
          And many deeds of the past,
          In order to strengthen his character thereby.