The I Ching Speaks!

     39.  Chien / Obstruction

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          ----------     above     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
          ---- ----
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          ---- ----     below     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
          ---- ----

     The Judgement

          Obstruction. The southwest furthers.
          The northeast does not further.
          It furthers one to see the great man.
          Perseverance brings good fortune.

     The Image

          Water on the mountain:
          The image of Obstruction.
          Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself
          And molds his character.

     The Lines

          Six in the second place means:
          The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction,
          But it is not his own fault.

          Six in the fourth place means:
          Going leads to obstructions,
          Coming leads to union.

     ()   Nine in the fifth place means:
          In the midst of the greatest obstructions,
          Friends come.

          Six at the top means:
          Going leads to obstructions,
          Coming leads to great good fortune.
          It furthers one to see the great man.


     50.  Ting / The Caldron

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

          The Caldron. Supreme good fortune.
          Success.

     The Image

          Fire over wood:
          The image of the Caldron.
          Thus the superior man consolidates his fate
          By making his position correct.