The I Ching Speaks!



     30.  Li / The Clinging, Fire

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          ---- ----     above     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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          ---- ----     below     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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     The Judgement

          The Clinging. Perseverance furthers.
          It brings success.
          Care of the cow brings good fortune.

     The Image

          That which is bright rises twice:
          The image of Fire.
          Thus the great man, by perpetuating this brightness,
          Illumines the four quarters of the world.

     The Lines

          Nine at the top means:
          The king uses him to march forth and chastise.
          Then it is best to kill the leaders
          And take captive the followers. No blame.


     55.  F^eng / Abundance [Fullness]

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          ---- ----     above     Ch^en   The Arousing, Thunder
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          ---- ----     below     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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     The Judgement

          Abundance has success.
          The king attains abundance.
          Be not sad.
          Be like the sun at midday.

     The Image

          Both thunder and lightning come:
          The image of Abundance.
          Thus the superior man decides lawsuits
          And carries out punishments.