The I Ching Speaks!
42. I / Increase ---------- ---------- above Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- below Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- The Judgement Increase. It furthers one To undertake something. It furthers one to cross the great water. The Image Wind and thunder: the image of Increase. Thus the superior man: If he sees good, he imitates it; If he has faults, he rids himself of them. The Lines () Six in the second place means: Someone does indeed increase him; Ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it. Constant perseverance brings good fortune. The king presents him before God. Good fortune. Nine at the top means: He brings increase to no one. Indeed, someone even strikes him. He does not keep his heart constantly steady. Misfortune. 60. Chieh / Limitation ---- ---- ---------- above K'an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- below Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- The Judgement Limitation. Success. Galling limitation must not be persevered in. The Image Water over lake: the image of Limitation. Thus the superior man Creates number and measure, And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.