The I Ching Speaks!
16. Yu / Enthusiasm ---- ---- ---- ---- above Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- ---- ---- ---- ---- below K'un The Receptive, Earth ---- ---- The Judgement Enthusiasm. It furthers one to install helpers And to set armies marching. The Image Thunder comes resounding out of the earth: The image of Enthusiasm. Thus the ancient kings made music In order to honor merit, And offered it with splendor To the Supreme Deity, Inviting their ancestors to be present. The Lines Six in the third place means: Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse. Hesitation brings remorse. () Nine in the fourth place means: The source of enthusiasm. He achieves great things. Doubt not. You gather friends around you As a hair clasp gathers the hair. Six in the fifth place means: Persistently ill, and still does not die. 39. Chien / Obstruction ---- ---- ---------- above K'an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- below K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- The Judgement Obstruction. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers one to see the great man. Perseverance brings good fortune. The Image Water on the mountain: The image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself And molds his character.