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     59.  Huan / Dispersion [Dissolution]

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ----------     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          Dispersion. Success.
          The king approaches his temple.
          It furthers one to cross the great water.
          Perseverance furthers.

     The Image

          The wind drives over the water:
          The image of Dispersion.
          Thus the kings of old sacrificed to the Lord
          And built temples.

     The Lines

     []   Nine in the second place means:
          At the dissolution
          He hurries to that which supports him.
          Remorse disappears.

          Six in the third place means:
          He dissolves his self. No remorse.

          Nine at the top means:
          He dissolves his blood.
          Departing, keeping at a distance, going out,
          Is without blame.


     39.  Chien / Obstruction

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