The I Ching Speaks!

     6.   Sung / Conflict

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          ----------     above     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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          ----------     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          Conflict. You are sincere
          And are being obstructed.
          A cautious halt halfway brings good fortune.
          Going through to the end brings misfortune.
          It furthers one to see the great man.
          It does not further one to cross the great water.

     The Image

          Heaven and water go their opposite ways:
          The image of Conflict.
          Thus in all his transactions the superior man
          Carefully considers the beginning.

     The Lines

          Nine in the fourth place means:
          One cannot engage in conflict.
          One turns back and submits to fate,
          Changes one's attitude,
          And finds peace in perseverance.
          Good fortune.


     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.