The I Ching Speaks!
64. Wei Chi / Before Completion ---------- ---- ---- above Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- ---- ---- ---------- below K'an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- The Judgement Before Completion. Success. But if the little fox, after nearly completing the crossing, Gets his tail in the water, There is nothing that would further. The Image Fire over water: The image of the condition before transition. Thus the superior man is careful In the differentiation of things, So that each finds its place. The Lines Six at the beginning means: He gets his tail in the water. Humiliating. Nine at the top means: There is drinking of wine In genuine confidence. No blame. But if one wets his head, He loses it, in truth. 54. Kuei Mei / The Marrying Maiden ---- ---- ---- ---- above Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- ---- ---- ---------- below Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- The Judgement The Marrying Maiden. Undertakings bring misfortune. Nothing that would further. The Image Thunder over the lake: The image of the Marrying Maiden. Thus the superior man Understands the transitory In the light of the eternity of the end.