The I Ching Speaks!

     12.  P'i / Standstill [Stagnation]

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          ----------     above     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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          ---- ----     below     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
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     The Judgement

          Standstill. Evil people do not further
          The perseverance of the superior man.
          The great departs; the small approaches.

     The Image

          Heaven and earth do not unite:
          The image of Standstill.
          Thus the superior man falls back upon his inner worth
          In order to escape the difficulties.
          He does not permit himself to be honored with revenue.

     The Lines

          Nine in the fourth place means:
          He who acts at the command of the highest
          Remains without blame.
          Those of like mind partake of the blessing.


     20.  Kuan / Contemplation (View)

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ---- ----     below     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
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     The Judgement

          Contemplation. The ablution has been made,
          But not yet the offering.
          Full of trust they look up to him.

     The Image

          The wind blows over the earth:
          The image of Contemplation.
          Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world,
          Contemplated the people,
          And gave them instruction.