The I Ching Speaks!



     42.  I / Increase

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ---- ----     below     Ch^en   The Arousing, Thunder
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     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

     ()   Nine in the fifth place means:
          If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not.
          Supreme good fortune.
          Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue.


     27.  I / The Corners of the Mouth (Providing Nourishment)

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          ---- ----     above     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
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          ---- ----     below     Ch^en   The Arousing, Thunder
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     The Judgement

          The Corners of the Mouth.
          Perseverance brings good fortune.
          Pay heed to the providing of nourishment
          And to what a man seeks
          To fill his own mouth with.

     The Image

          At the foot of the mountain, thunder:
          The image of Providing Nourishment.
          Thus the superior man is careful of his words
          And temperate in eating and drinking.