The I Ching Speaks!



     1.   Ch'ien / The Creative

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          ----------     above     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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          ----------     below     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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     The Judgement

          The Creative works sublime success,
          Furthering through perseverance.

     The Image

          The movement of heaven is full of power.
          Thus the superior man makes himself strong and untiring.

     The Lines

     ()   Nine in the fifth place means:
          Flying dragon in the heavens.
          It furthers one to see the great man.

          Nine at the top means:
          Arrogant dragon will have cause to repent.


     34.  Ta Chuang / The Power of the Great

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          ---- ----     above     Ch^en   The Arousing, Thunder
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          ----------     below     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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     The Judgement

          The Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers.

     The Image

          Thunder in heaven above:
          The image of the Power of the Great.
          Thus the superior man does not tread upon paths
          That do not accord with established order.