The I Ching Speaks!

     37.  Chia J^en / The Family [The Clan]

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ---- ----     below     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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     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.

     The Lines

          Nine at the beginning means:
          Firm seclusion within the family.
          Remorse disappears.

     ()   Six in the second place means:
          She should not follow her whims.
          She must attend within to the food.
          Perseverance brings good fortune.

          Nine in the third place means:
          When tempers flare up in the family,
          Too great severity brings remorse.
          Good fortune nonetheless.
          When woman and child dally and laugh,
          It leads in the end to humiliation.

          Six in the fourth place means:
          She is the treasure of the house.
          Great good fortune.

          Nine at the top means:
          His work commands respect.
          In the end good fortune comes.


     47.  K'un / Oppression (Exhaustion)

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          ----------     above     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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          ----------     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          Oppression. Success. Perseverance.
          The great man brings about good fortune.
          No blame.
          When one has something to say,
          It is not believed.

     The Image

          There is no water in the lake:
          The image of Exhaustion.
          Thus the superior man stakes his life
          On following his will.