The I Ching Speaks!
41. Sun / Decrease ---------- ---- ---- above K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- below Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- The Judgement Decrease combined with sincerity Brings about supreme good fortune Without blame. One may be persevering in this. It furthers one to undertake something. How is this to be carried out? One may use two small bowls for the sacrifice. The Image At the foot of the mountain, the lake: The image of Decrease. Thus the superior man controls his anger And restrains his instincts. The Lines Six in the fourth place means: If a man decreases his faults, It makes the other hasten to come and rejoice. No blame. 38. K'uei / Opposition ---------- ---- ---- above Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- ---- ---- ---------- below Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- The Judgement Opposition. In small matters, good fortune. The Image Above, fire; below, the lake: The image of Opposition. Thus amid all fellowship The superior man retains his individuality.