The I Ching Speaks!

     47.  K'un / Oppression (Exhaustion)

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          ----------     above     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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          ----------     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          Oppression. Success. Perseverance.
          The great man brings about good fortune.
          No blame.
          When one has something to say,
          It is not believed.

     The Image

          There is no water in the lake:
          The image of Exhaustion.
          Thus the superior man stakes his life
          On following his will.

     The Lines

     ()   Nine in the fifth place means:
          His nose and feet are cut off.
          Oppression at the hands of the man with the purple knee bands.
          Joy comes softly.
          It furthers one to make offerings and libations.


     40.  Hsieh / Deliverance

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          ---- ----     above     Ch^en   The Arousing, Thunder
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          ----------     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          Deliverance. The southwest furthers.
          If there is no longer anything where one has to go,
          Return brings good fortune.
          If there is still something where one has to go,
          Hastening brings good fortune.

     The Image

          Thunder and rain set in:
          The image of Deliverance.
          Thus the superior man pardons mistakes
          And forgives misdeeds.