The I Ching Speaks!

     22.  Pi / Grace

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          ---- ----     above     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
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          ---- ----     below     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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     The Judgement

          Grace has success.
          In small matters
          It is favorable to undertake something.

     The Image

          Fire at the foot of the mountain:
          The image of Grace.
          Thus does the superior man proceed
          When clearing up current affairs.
          But he dare not decide controversial issues in this way.

     The Lines

          Nine at the beginning means:
          He lends grace to his toes, leaves the carriage, and walks.

     ()   Six in the second place means:
          Lends grace to the beard on his chin.


     18.  Ku / Work on What Has Been Spoiled [Decay]

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          ---- ----     above     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
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          ----------     below     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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     The Judgement

          Work on What Has Been Spoiled
          Has supreme success.
          It furthers one to cross the great water.
          Before the starting point, three days.
          After the starting point, three days.

     The Image

          The wind blows low on the mountain:
          The image of Decay.
          Thus the superior man stirs up the people
          And strengthens their spirit.