The I Ching Speaks!



     55.  F^eng / Abundance [Fullness]

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          ---- ----     above     Ch^en   The Arousing, Thunder
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          ---- ----     below     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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     The Judgement

          Abundance has success.
          The king attains abundance.
          Be not sad.
          Be like the sun at midday.

     The Image

          Both thunder and lightning come:
          The image of Abundance.
          Thus the superior man decides lawsuits
          And carries out punishments.

     The Lines

          Nine at the beginning means:
          When a man meets his destined ruler,
          They can be together ten days,
          And it is not a mistake.
          Going meets with recognition.

          Six at the top means:
          His house is in a state of abundance.
          He screens off his family.
          He peers through the gate
          And no longer perceives anyone.
          For three years he sees nothing.
          Misfortune.


     56.  Lu / The Wanderer

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          ---- ----     above     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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          ---- ----     below     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
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     The Judgement

          The Wanderer. Success through smallness.
          Perseverance brings good fortune
          To the wanderer.

     The Image

          Fire on the mountain:
          The image of the Wanderer.
          Thus the superior man
          Is clear-minded and cautious
          In imposing penalties,
          And protracts no lawsuits.