The I Ching Speaks!
29. K'an / The Abysmal (Water) ---- ---- ---------- above K'an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- below K'an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- The Judgement The Abysmal repeated. If you are sincere, you have success in your heart, And whatever you do succeeds. The Image Water flows on uninterruptedly and reaches its goal: The image of the Abysmal repeated. Thus the superior man walks in lasting virtue And carries on the business of teaching. The Lines Six in the fourth place means: A jug of wine, a bowl of rice with it; Earthen vessels Simply handed in through the window. There is certainly no blame in this. 47. K'un / Oppression (Exhaustion) ---- ---- ---------- above Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- ---- ---- ---------- below K'an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- 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.