The I Ching Speaks!
48. Ching / The Well ---- ---- ---------- above K'an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- ---------- ---------- below Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- The Judgement The Well. The town may be changed, But the well cannot be changed. It neither decreases nor increases. They come and go and draw from the well. If one gets down almost to the water And the rope does not go all the way, Or the jug breaks, it brings misfortune. The Image Water over wood: the image of the Well. Thus the superior man encourages the people at their work, And exhorts them to help one another. The Lines Six at the beginning means: One does not drink the mud of the well. No animals come to an old well. Nine in the second place means: At the wellhole one shoots fishes. The jug is broken and leaks. Six at the top means: One draws from the well Without hindrance. It is dependable. Supreme good fortune. 37. Chia J^en / The Family [The Clan] ---------- ---------- above Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- below Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- The Judgement The Family. The perseverance of the woman furthers. The Image Wind comes forth from fire: The image of the Family. Thus the superior man has substance in his words And duration in his way of life.