The I Ching Speaks!



     50.  Ting / The Caldron

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          ---- ----     above     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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          ----------     below     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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     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.

     The Lines

          Six at the beginning means:
          A ting with legs upturned.
          Furthers removal of stagnating stuff.
          One takes a concubine for the sake of her son.
          No blame.


     14.  Ta Yu / Possession in Great Measure

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          ---- ----     above     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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          ----------     below     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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     The Judgement

          Possession in Great Measure.
          Supreme success.

     The Image

          Fire in heaven above:
          The image of Possession in Great Measure.
          Thus the superior man curbs evil and furthers good,
          And thereby obeys the benevolent will of heaven.