The I Ching Speaks!
20. Kuan / Contemplation (View) ---------- ---------- above Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- below K'un The Receptive, Earth ---- ---- The Judgement Contemplation. The ablution has been made, But not yet the offering. Full of trust they look up to him. The Image The wind blows over the earth: The image of Contemplation. Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world, Contemplated the people, And gave them instruction. The Lines Six in the third place means: Contemplation of my life Decides the choice Between advance and retreat. 53. Chien / Development (Gradual Progress) ---------- ---------- above Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- below K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- The Judgement Development. The maiden Is given in marriage. Good fortune. Perseverance furthers. The Image On the mountain, a tree: The image of Development. Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue, In order to improve the mores.