The I Ching Speaks!



     59.  Huan / Dispersion [Dissolution]

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ----------     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          Dispersion. Success.
          The king approaches his temple.
          It furthers one to cross the great water.
          Perseverance furthers.

     The Image

          The wind drives over the water:
          The image of Dispersion.
          Thus the kings of old sacrificed to the Lord
          And built temples.

     The Lines

          Six in the third place means:
          He dissolves his self. No remorse.

     ()   Nine in the fifth place means:
          His loud cries are as dissolving as sweat.
          Dissolution. A king abides without blame.


     18.  Ku / Work on What Has Been Spoiled [Decay]

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

          Work on What Has Been Spoiled
          Has supreme success.
          It furthers one to cross the great water.
          Before the starting point, three days.
          After the starting point, three days.

     The Image

          The wind blows low on the mountain:
          The image of Decay.
          Thus the superior man stirs up the people
          And strengthens their spirit.