The I Ching Speaks!

     21.  Shih Ho / Biting Through

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          ---- ----     above     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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          ---- ----     below     Ch^en   The Arousing, Thunder
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     The Judgement

          Biting Through has success.
          It is favorable to let justice be administered.

     The Image

          Thunder and lightning:
          The image of Biting Through.
          Thus the kings of former times made firm the laws
          Through clearly defined penalties.

     The Lines

          Nine at the beginning means:
          His feet are fastened in the stocks,
          So that his toes disappear.
          No blame.

          Six in the third place means:
          Bites on old dried meat
          And strikes on something poisonous.
          Slight humiliation. No blame.

          Nine in the fourth place means:
          Bites on dried gristly meat.
          Receives metal arrows.
          It furthers one to be mindful of difficulties
          And to be persevering.
          Good fortune.

     ()   Six in the fifth place means:
          Bites on dried lean meat.
          Receives yellow gold.
          Perseveringly aware of danger.
          No blame.


     53.  Chien / Development (Gradual Progress)

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ---- ----     below     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
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     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.