The I Ching Speaks!
28. Ta Kuo / Preponderance of the Great ---- ---- ---------- above Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- ---------- ---------- below Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- 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 fifth place means: A withered poplar puts forth flowers. An older woman takes a husband. No blame. No praise. Six at the top means: One must go through the water. It goes over one's head. Misfortune. No blame. 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.