The I Ching Speaks!

     3.   Chun / Difficulty at the Beginning

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          ----------     above     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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          ---- ----     below     Ch^en   The Arousing, Thunder
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     The Judgement

          Difficulty at the Beginning works supreme success,
          Furthering through perseverance.
          Nothing should be undertaken.
          It furthers one to appoint helpers.

     The Image

          Clouds and thunder:
          The image of Difficulty at the Beginning.
          Thus the superior man
          Brings order out of confusion.

     The Lines

     ()   Nine at the beginning means:
          Hesitation and hindrance.
          It furthers one to remain persevering.
          It furthers one to appoint helpers.

     ()   Nine in the fifth place means:
          Difficulties in blessing.
          A little perseverance brings good fortune.
          Great perseverance brings misfortune.


     2.   K'un / The Receptive

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          ---- ----     above     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
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          ---- ----     below     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
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     The Judgement

          The Receptive brings about sublime success,
          Furthering through the perseverance of a mare.
          If the superior man undertakes something and tries to lead,
          He goes astray;
          But if he follows, he finds guidance.
          It is favorable to find friends in the west and south,
          To forego friends in the east and north.
          Quiet perseverance brings good fortune.

     The Image

          The earth's condition is receptive devotion.
          Thus the superior man who has breadth of character
          Carries the outer world.