The I Ching Speaks!
39. Chien / Obstruction ---- ---- ---------- above K'an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- below K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- The Judgement Obstruction. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers one to see the great man. Perseverance brings good fortune. The Image Water on the mountain: The image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself And molds his character. The Lines Six in the second place means: The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, But it is not his own fault. Six in the fourth place means: Going leads to obstructions, Coming leads to union. () Nine in the fifth place means: In the midst of the greatest obstructions, Friends come. Six at the top means: Going leads to obstructions, Coming leads to great good fortune. It furthers one to see the great man. 50. Ting / The Caldron ---------- ---- ---- above Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- ---------- ---------- below Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- The Judgement The Caldron. Supreme good fortune. Success. The Image Fire over wood: The image of the Caldron. Thus the superior man consolidates his fate By making his position correct.