The I Ching Speaks!

     8.   Pi / Holding Together [Union]

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          ----------     above     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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          ---- ----     below     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
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     The Judgement

          Holding Together brings good fortune.
          Inquire of the oracle once again
          Whether you possess sublimity, constancy, and perseverance;
          Then there is no blame.
          Those who are uncertain gradually join.
          Whoever comes too late
          Meets with misfortune.

     The Image

          On the earth is water:
          The image of Holding Together.
          Thus the kings of antiquity
          Bestowed the different states as fiefs
          And cultivated friendly relations
          With the feudal lords.

     The Lines

          Six in the third place means:
          You hold together with the wrong people.

          Six at the top means:
          He finds no head for holding together.
          Misfortune.


     53.  Chien / Development (Gradual Progress)

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

          Development. The maiden
          Is given in marriage.
          Good fortune.
          Perseverance furthers.

     The Image

          On the mountain, a tree:
          The image of Development.
          Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,
          In order to improve the mores.