The I Ching Speaks!

     2.   K'un / The Receptive

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          ---- ----     above     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
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          ---- ----     below     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
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     The Judgement

          The Receptive brings about sublime success,
          Furthering through the perseverance of a mare.
          If the superior man undertakes something and tries to lead,
          He goes astray;
          But if he follows, he finds guidance.
          It is favorable to find friends in the west and south,
          To forego friends in the east and north.
          Quiet perseverance brings good fortune.

     The Image

          The earth's condition is receptive devotion.
          Thus the superior man who has breadth of character
          Carries the outer world.

     The Lines

          Six at the beginning means:
          When there is hoarfrost underfoot,
          Solid ice is not far off.

          Six in the fifth place means:
          A yellow lower garment brings supreme good fortune.

          Six at the top means:
          Dragons fight in the meadow.
          Their blood is black and yellow.


     42.  I / Increase

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ---- ----     below     Ch^en   The Arousing, Thunder
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     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.