The I Ching Speaks!
42. I / Increase ---------- ---------- above Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- below Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- The Judgement Increase. It furthers one To undertake something. It furthers one to cross the great water. The Image Wind and thunder: the image of Increase. Thus the superior man: If he sees good, he imitates it; If he has faults, he rids himself of them. The Lines Six in the third place means: One is enriched through unfortunate events. No blame, if you are sincere And walk in the middle, And report with a seal to the prince. () Nine in the fifth place means: If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not. Supreme good fortune. Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue. 22. Pi / Grace ---------- ---- ---- above K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- below Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- 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.