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(to be) promising, fortunate, opportune, auspicious, happy, good, felicitous, lucky, timely, fortuitous, favorable, propitious, positive, hopeful; (a, the) opportunity, promise, hope, good auspice (s); luck, good luck, good timing, 428 good fortune, happiness, well-being; (to) bode well, promise, (give) hope (s, ed, ing); all is well; supportive circumstances

Radical: 30+3 | First occurrence: Hexagram 01.7

Concordance & Context (251 occurrences)

Entries shown in Hatcher's reference chain order. First Witness at 01.7
Using Nines/Sixes
promising, auspicious; good fortune
見群龍無首,
Observe a group of dragons - without a leader Promising
Stats: 30+302.0
Gua Ci
good fortune; (is) promising, opportune "
坤:元,亨,利牝馬之贞。君子有攸往,先迷後得,主利。西南得朋,東北丧朋。安贞,
Supreme fulfillment Rewarding the mare’s persistence The noble young one has somewhere to go To lead is confusion To follow is to learn mastery Worthwhile west to south:* find companions East to north:* forgo companions Secure the certain good fortune*
02.5
5th Line
promising, fortunate; promise, opportunity "
黃裳,元
Golden dress Most promising
03.4
4th Line
(is) promising, fortunate, auspicious, timely
乘馬班如,求婚媾,往,無不利。
A team of four horses arrayed alike The quest of a marital suitor To advance is promising Without doubt worthwhile
03.5
5th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
屯其膏,小贞,大贞凶。
Collecting one’s riches A little persistence is promising A lot of persistence has pitfalls
04.2
2nd Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
包蒙,。納婦,。子克家。
Embracing the inexperienced is promising Involving the women is promising The young one can manage the household
04.2
2nd Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
包蒙,。納婦,。子克家。
Embracing the inexperienced is promising Involving the women is promising The young one can manage the household
Xiao Xiang 5
promising
黃裳元,文在中也。
02.5x Golden dress (is) most promising: Refinement dwells within
Tuan Zhuan
promise
至哉坤元,萬物資生,乃順承天。坤厚載物,德合無疆,含弘光大,品物咸亨。牝馬地類,行地無疆,柔順利贞。君子攸行,先迷失道,後順得常。西南得朋,乃與類行;東北丧朋,乃終有慶。安贞之,應地無疆。
How consummate (is) receptivity’s source! The myriad beings (are) provided with life And so, (in) acceptance, inherit the sky Accepting (with) generosity upholds the outer world Character accommodates without drawing boundaries Comprehending vastness, exemplifying wholeness The varieties of beings (are) joined in fulfillment The mare (is) the earth’s kindred spirit (And) wanders an earth with no borders Gentleness (and) acceptance reward persistence: The noble young one’s purpose in going To initiate confusion (is) to stray from the way To follow (with) acceptance (is) to learn the principles West (to) south, find companions: And so, with the help of one’s kind, make progress East (to) north, forgo companions: Although, in the end, there will be rewards Securing the certain holds promise: The response to a world without limits
5th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, hopeful
童蒙,
Youthful inexperience Opportune
05.0
Xiao Xiang 5
opportunity
童蒙之,順以巽也。
04.5x Youthful inexperience holds opportunity: Accepting (is) the way to gain access
Gua Ci
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
需:有孚,光亨,贞。利涉大川。
Be true Honor fulfillment Persistence is timely Worthwhile to cross the great stream
05.2
2nd Line
(is) auspicious, promising, hopeful "
需于沙,小有言,終
Waiting on the sand The small will talk In the end promising
05.5
Xiao Xiang 2
promising
需於沙,衍在中也。雖小有言,以終也。
05.2x Waiting on the sand: Abundance lies in the middle * Even though the small will talk Consider the promising outcome
5th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, timely, opportune
需于酒食,贞
Waiting at wine and food Persistence is promising
05.6
Xiao Xiang 5
(is) promising
酒食贞,以中正也。
05.5x (At) wine (and) food, persistence (is) promising: Making use of the mean(while) correctly
6th Line
good fortune; promising, auspicious "
入于穴,有不速之客三人來,敬之終
Entering into a pit With no invitations extended to visitors, three people arrive To attend to them will end in good fortune
01.7
Xiao Xiang 6
good fortune
不速之客來,敬之終。雖不當位,未大失也。
05.6x With no invitations extended, visitors arrive To attend to them will end in good fortune: Although not a proper situation Still less than a major mishap
Tuan Zhuan
(is) timely
需,須也。險在前也,剛健而不陷,其義不困窮矣。需有孚,光亨,贞,位乎天位,以正中也。利涉大川,往有功也。
Anticipation (Means) necessity Hazards lie ahead (Be) firm (and) persevering and so avoid complications This means to avoid affliction (and) exhaustion completely Anticipation Be true Honoring fulfillment, persistence is timely: (Be) poised, with celestial dignity, (And), accordingly, upright (and) balanced Worthwhile to cross the great stream: To make progress will be an accomplishment
Gua Ci
(is) promising, timely, opportune, hopeful
訟:有孚,窒惕,中,終凶。利見大人,不利涉大川。
Being true yet opposed Wariness in the middle is promising At the end, unfortunate Worthwhile to meet a mature human being Not worthwhile to cross the great stream
01.7
1st Line
(is) auspicious, promising, hopeful "
不永所事,小有言,終
Not prolonging certain endeavors The small will talk In the end, promising
01.7
3rd Line
(is) auspicious, promising, hopeful "
食舊德,贞厲,終。或從王事,無成。
Incorporating long-standing virtues In order to be steadfast Distressing, but in the end, auspicious Yet for someone engaged in the royal service There is no completion
01.7
Xiao Xiang 3
(is) promising
食舊德,從上也。
06.3x Incorporating long-standing virtues: Following the superior (is) promising
4th Line
good fortune; promising, auspicious, timely "
不克訟,復即命,渝安贞,
Not capable of contending Returning to take up a higher purpose Withdrawing to secure the certain Promising
01.7
5th Line
promising, auspicious, fortunate, timely "
訟,元
The contest is most promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
promising
訟元,以中正也。
06.5x The contest (is) most promising: Make use of the balance correctly*
Tuan Zhuan
(is) promising
訟,上剛下險,險而健,訟。訟有孚窒惕,中,剛來而得中也。終凶,訟不可成也。利見大人,尚中正也。不利涉大川,入于淵也。
Contention Above (is) firmness, below (is) risk At risk and yet tenacious (Means) contention Contention Being true (yet) opposed, Wariness in the middle (is) promising: The firm comes forward and gains the center At the end, unfortunate: Contention is not suited to completion Worthwhile to meet a mature human being: To honor the central and true Not worthwhile to cross the great stream: (This) leads to the abyss
Gua Ci
good fortune, promise, hope, opportunity
師:贞,丈人,無咎。
Persistence A mature person’s good fortune No blame
01.7
2nd Line
promising, auspicious, opportune
在師中,,無咎。王三錫命。
At the heart of the militia Promising Not a mistake The sovereign three times grants commissions
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
(is) promise
在師中,承天寵也。王三錫命,懷萬邦也。
07.2x At the heart of the militia (is) promise: Upholding heaven’s favor * The sovereign three times grants commissions: Embracing the myriad realms
Tuan Zhuan
(for their) welfare:
師,衆也。贞,正也。能以眾正,可以王矣。剛中而應,行險而順,以此毒天下,而民從之,又何咎矣。
The militia (Means) the multitude Persistence (Means) uprightness The skill to employ the multitude (with) uprightness (Is) especially suited to use by the sovereign The firm (is) central and resonant The practice (is) hazardous, yet responsive To apply this is toxic to all under heaven and yet the people endure behind it (For their) welfare: Given this, where is the error here?
Gua Ci
promising, fortunate, hopeful, auspicious
比:。原筮,元永贞,無咎。不寧方來,後夫凶。
Promising For a first consultation, supreme and enduring commitment Not a mistake Wanting peace, approach directly The late are the unfortunate ones
01.7
1st Line
promise, hope, good luck, happiness
有孚比之,無咎。有孚盈缻,終來有他
Be true in joining with them Make no mistake: Being true more than fills this plain clay vessel The end will come to hold even more promise
01.7
Xiao Xiang 1
promise
比之初六,有他也。
08.1x Joining with them (at) first six Holds even more promise
2nd Line
(is) promising, auspicious, hopeful
比之自內,贞
Joining with them comes from within Commitment is promising
01.7
4th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, hopeful
外比之,贞
Outwardly joining with them Commitment is promising
01.7
5th Line
promising, auspicious, hopeful
顯比。王用三驅,失前禽,邑人不誡,
Belonging exemplified: The sovereign employs only three game flushers Letting go of the forward game His district’s inhabitants will not be coerced Promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
promise
顯比之,位正中也。舍逆取順,失前禽也。邑人不誡,上使中也。
08.5x Belonging exemplified holds promise: The position (is) correct (and) central * To abandon the unwilling (and) seek the accepting (Is) letting go of the forward game * (His) district’s inhabitants will not be coerced: The superior commands the middle
Tuan Zhuan
(is, means) promise
比,也。比,輔也。下順從也。原筮,元永贞,無咎,以剛中也。不寧方來,上下應也。後夫凶,其道窮也。
Belonging (Means) promise Belonging (Means) confirmation The humble respond (and) follow (For) a first consultation, supreme and enduring commitment (And) not a mistake: Due to firmness in the center Wanting peace, approach directly: Above (and) below (are) resonant The late are the unfortunate ones: This path runs out
1st Line
promising, auspicious, timely; good fortune
復自道,何其咎,
Returning to one’s own path How is this an error? Promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 1
promising; good fortune
復自道,其義也。
09.1x Returning to one’s own path: This ought to be promising
2nd Line
promising, auspicious, timely; good fortune
牽復,
Drawn to returning Promising
01.7
2nd Line
(is) promising, fortunate, opportune, timely
履道坦坦,幽人贞
Treading the path which is level and easy The secluded one’s persistence is promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
(is) promising
幽人贞,中不自亂也。
10.2x The secluded one’s persistence (is) promising: The middle avoids the source of distraction
4th Line
promise, hope, good fortune; happily "
履虎尾,愬愬,終
Treading upon the tiger’s tail Pleading (and) appealing will end in good fortune
01.7
Xiao Xiang 4
good fortune
愬愬終,志行也。
10.4x Pleading (and) appealing will end in good fortune: The intentions (are) carried out
6th Line
good fortune; promising, auspicious "
視履考祥,其旋元
Studying the footsteps, examining the omens If these come full circle, supreme good fortune
01.7
Xiao Xiang 6
good fortune
在上,大有慶也。
10.6x Supreme good fortune at the top: A well-earned reward
Gua Ci
promise, good fortune, opportunity
泰:小往大來,,亨。
Smallness departs, greatness arrives Promise and fulfillment
01.7
1st Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
拔茅茹以其彙,征
Pulling up thatch grass roots And with this, another cluster To expedite* is promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 1
(is) promising
拔茅征,志在外也。
11.1x Pulling up thatch grass, to expedite (is) promising: The objective remains elsewhere
5th Line
good fortune, promise, well-being "
帝乙歸妹,以祉元
Lord Yi’s gift of his maiden daughter in marriage Showed the way to happiness and supreme good fortune*
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
good fortune
以祉元,中以行願也。
11.5x (Showing) the way to happiness (and) supreme good fortune: In the center (is) the way to bring about the promise
Tuan Zhuan
(with) promise
泰,小往大來,,亨。則是天地交而萬物通也,上下交而其志同也。內陽而外陰,內健而外順,內君子而外小人,君子道長,小人道消也。
Interplay Smallness departs, greatness arrives, (With) promise (and) fulfillment: When this occurs heaven (and) earth interact And so the myriad beings communicate High (and) low interact and their purposes converge Within (is) light and without (is) shadow Within (is) strength and without (is) acceptance Within (is) the noble young one and without (are) the common ones The noble young one’s principles prevail The common one’s principles fade
1st Line
(is) promising, auspicious, timely, hopeful
拔茅茹以其彙,贞,亨。
Pulling up thatch grass roots And with this, another cluster Persistence is promising and satisfying
01.7
Xiao Xiang 1
(is) promising
拔茅贞,志在君也。
12.1x Pulling up thatch grass, persistence (is) promising: The purpose remains noble
2nd Line
promise, good fortune, hope, opportunity
包承,小人,大人否亨。
Embracing servitude The common one’s promise Is the mature one’s worthless fulfillment
01.7
5th Line
promise, opportunity, hope; promises(:)
休否,大人。其亡其亡,繫于苞桑。
Easing out of separation The mature human being’s promise: This passes, that passes As surely as mulberry seedlings
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
promise
大人之,位正當也。
12.5x The mature human being’s promise: The position (is) correct (and) appropriate
4th Line
promising, lucky, auspicious; good fortune
乘其墉,弗克攻,
Mounting those battlements But not capable of attack Promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 4
promise
乘其墉,義弗克也。其,則困而反則。
13.4x Mounting those battlements Means that nothing can be done * One’s promise
5th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, hopeful, fortunate
厥孚交如,威如,
Their truths resemble commerce If also dignified, promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
good fortune
厥孚交如,信以發志也。威如之,易而無備也。
14.5x Their truths resemble commerce: Confidence serves to manifest the purposes
6th Line
promising, auspicious, hopeful, fortunate
自天祐之,無不利。
Assistance comes from heaven Promising Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
01.7
Xiao Xiang 6
(is) promising
大有上,自天祐也。
14.6x Big domain at the top (is) promising: Through heaven’s assistance
1st Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, hopeful
谦谦君子,用涉大川,
Authentic modesty in the noble young one Is useful in crossing great streams Promising
01.7
2nd Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
鸣谦,贞
Expressing modesty Persistence is promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
(is) promising
明谦贞,中心得也。
15.2x Expressing modesty, persistence (is) promising: The inner affections (are) found
3rd Line
promising, auspicious, fortunate, hopeful
勞谦君子,有終
Diligent modesty in the noble young one Gets results Promising
01.7
2nd Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
介于石,不終日,贞
Resolved in stone An unending day Persistence is promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
(is) promising
不終日贞,以中正也。
16.2x (This) day will not end, persistence (is) promising: Using the balance correctly
Xiao Xiang 5
affliction
六五贞,乘剛也。恆不死,中未亡也。
16.5x Six fifth’s persistent affliction: Relying upon firmness * Chronic but not fatal The middle is not yet passed
1st Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
官有渝,贞。出門交有功。
Standards will change Persistence is promising Leaving the gate to interact has merit
01.7
Xiao Xiang 1
(is) promising
官有渝,從正也。出門交有功,不失也。
17.1x Standards will change: To follow the true (is) promising * Leaving the gate to interact has merit: Nothing (is) lost
5th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
孚于嘉,
Trusting in excellence Promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
(is) promising
孚于嘉,位正中也。
17.5x Trusting in excellence (is) promising: The position (is) correct (and) central
1st Line
(is) promising, auspicious, hopeful 27.6
幹父之蠱,有子,考無咎,厲終
Correcting father’s fixations To be a young one examining Is not a mistake Difficult But in the end, promising
01.7
1st Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
咸臨,贞
United in commitment Persistence is promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 1
(is) promising
咸臨贞,志行正也。
19.1x United commitment’s persistence (is) promising: Intending to advance correctly
2nd Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
咸臨,,無不利。
United in commitment Promising Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
(is) promising
咸臨無不利,未順命也。
19.2x United commitment (is) promising (and) without doubt worthwhile: Not yet accepting destiny
5th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
知臨,大君之宜,
Informed commitment A great noble's necessity Opportune
01.7
6th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
敦臨,,無咎。
Authentic commitment Promising Nothing wrong
01.7
Xiao Xiang 6
promise
敦臨之,志在內也。
19.6x Authentic commitment has promise: The objective lies within
4th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
噬乾胏,得金矢,利艱贞,
Biting on dry, bony meat Securing funding and arrows Warranting difficult persistence Promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 4
(with) promise
利艱贞,未光也。
21.4x Rewarding difficult persistence (with) promise: Still an unknown
3rd Line
(is) promising, auspicious; good fortune
賁如濡如,永贞
So elegant looking, as though dripping With enduring persistence, promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 3
promise
永贞之,終莫之陵也。
22.3x (An) enduring persistence holds promise: In the end nobody mocks this
5th Line
promising, auspicious, fortunate, hopeful "
賁于丘園,束帛戔戔,吝,終
Dressed up amidst hills and gardens One’s gift bundle of silk is but a shabby remnant Embarrassing But in the end, promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
promise
六五之,有喜也。
22.5x Six fifth has promise: There will be happiness
1st Line
promising, fortunate; promise, opportunity "
不遠復,無祗悔,元
Not far to return Nothing worthy of regret Most promising
01.7
2nd Line
promising, auspicious, timely, hopeful
休復,
Content to return Promising
01.7
1st Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
無妄往
With no pretense, to go forward is promising
01.7
Gua Ci
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
大畜,利贞,不家食,利涉大川。
Worthwhile to be persistent To not dine at home Is promising Worthwhile to cross the great stream
01.7
4th Line
promising, fortunate; promise, opportunity "
童牛之牿,元
A young bull’s corral Most promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 4
fortunate
六四元,有喜。
26.4x Six fourth (is) most fortunate: To (still) have well-being
5th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
豶豕之牙,
A gelded boar’s tusks Promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
promise
六五之,有慶。
26.5x Six fifth has promise: There will (still) be rewards
Tuan Zhuan
(is) promising
大畜,剛健篤實輝光,日新其德,剛上而尚賢,能止健,大正。不家食,養賢。利涉大川,應乎天。
“Vowing to train at chariot and defense,” which would preserve some of the impli- cation of dedicated sacrifice suggested by the Zhi Gua.
Gua Ci
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
頤,贞。觀頤,自求口實。
Persistence is promising Study the hungry mouth From the searching mouth to the feeding
01.7
4th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
顪頤,虎視耽耽,其欲逐逐,無咎。
Top-heavy appetite is promising The tiger searches, staring and glaring With its passion to hunt and give chase Not wrong
01.7
Xiao Xiang 4
promise
顪頤之,上施光。
27.4x Top-heavy appetite holds promise: Ascending extends (what is) known
5th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, hopeful, timely "
拂經,居贞,不可涉大川。
Dismissing the customary To abide in persistence is promising But not suited to crossing great streams
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
promise
居贞之,順以從上。
27.5x To abide in persistence holds promise: Accepting in order to follow the superior
6th Line
(but) promising, hopeful, positive "
由頤,厲,利涉大川。
At the source of the appetites Brutal but promising Worthwhile to cross the great stream
01.7
Xiao Xiang 6
promise
由頤利,大有慶。
27.6x (At) the source of the appetites (with) a brutal promise: (There are) well-earned rewards
Tuan Zhuan
(is) promising
頤贞,養正則。觀頤,觀其所養。自求口實,觀其自養。天地養萬物,聖人養賢以及萬民。頤之時大矣哉!
Hungry mouth Persistence (is) promising: Nourish uprightness (and) in due order good fortune Study the hungry mouth: Study what is the purpose in nourishment From the searching mouth (to) the feeding: Study what are the sources of nourishment Heaven (and) earth nourish the myriad beings The wise ones nourish the worthy (and) thereby reach the whole of humanity Hungry mouth’s opportune timing (is) very important here!
Tuan Zhuan
good fortune
頤贞,養正則。觀頤,觀其所養。自求口實,觀其自養。天地養萬物,聖人養賢以及萬民。頤之時大矣哉!
Hungry mouth Persistence (is) promising: Nourish uprightness (and) in due order good fortune Study the hungry mouth: Study what is the purpose in nourishment From the searching mouth (to) the feeding: Study what are the sources of nourishment Heaven (and) earth nourish the myriad beings The wise ones nourish the worthy (and) thereby reach the whole of humanity Hungry mouth’s opportune timing (is) very important here!
4th Line
promising, fortunate, auspicious, hopeful
棟隆,。有它,吝。
The ridgepole holds up Promising To take much more, then deficiency
01.7
Xiao Xiang 4
promise
棟隆之,不橈乎下。
28.4x The ridgepole’s holding up holds promise: Not a failing onto those below
Gua Ci
(is) promising, auspicious, timely, hopeful
離,利贞,亨。畜牝牛,
Meriting persistence Fulfillment Attend to the cow Promising
01.1
2nd Line
promising, fortunate, auspicious "
黃離,元
Golden radiance Most promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
promising
黃離元,得中道。
30.2x Golden radiance (is) most promising: Finding the middle path
5th Line
promising, lucky, auspicious; good fortune
出涕沲若,戚嗟若,
Gushing tears, streaming like water What grief and lament! Good fortune!
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
good fortune
六五之,離王公。
30.5x Six fifth’s good fortune: A departure from sovereign (and) patriarch
Tuan Zhuan
(is) promising
離麗,日月麗乎天,百糓草木麗乎土。重明以麗乎正,乃化成天下。柔麗乎中正,故亨。是以畜牝牛
Arising (Means) to be conditioned The sun (and) moon (are) conditioned upon heaven The hundreds of grasses, the plants (and) the trees are conditioned upon the earth Doubled clarity, accordingly, (is) conditioned upon the true Then transformation completes (all things) under heaven The flexible (is) conditioned upon the central (and) correct Given this, fulfillment And so it is that to care for the cow (is) promising
Gua Ci
(is) promising, auspicious, hopeful, lucky
咸,亨,利贞。取女
Fulfillment Rewarding to persist To court the young woman* is promising
01.7
2nd Line
(is) promising, fortunate, timely; bodes well
咸其腓,凶。居
Persuaded in one’s legs Disappointing To abide is timely
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
(is) timely
雖凶居,順不害。
31.2x Even though disappointing, to abide (is) timely: Acceptance does no harm
4th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, hopeful, timely
,悔亡。憧憧往來,朋從爾思。
(Fan Yao* 39.4: if going is impassable, then coming is alliance) Persistence is promising Regrets pass If unsettled and vacillating in whether to go or come Your alliances will conform to your thinking*
01.7
Xiao Xiang 4
(is) promising
悔亡,未感害。憧憧往來,未光大。
31.4x Persistence (is) promising, regrets pass: (Being) less than excited by trouble
Tuan Zhuan
(is) promising
咸,感。柔上而剛下,二气感應以相與。止而説,男下女,是以亨利贞取女。天地感而萬物化生,聖人感人心而天下和平。觀其所感,而天地萬物之晴可見矣。
Reciprocity (Means) being moved The flexible (is) above while the firm (is) below The two vital forces (are) moved in resonance (And) with this support each other Stillness and enjoyment The masculine submits to the feminine And so it is that fulfillment rewards persistence (And) to court the young woman (is) promising Heaven (and) earth move each other And so the myriad beings transform (and) come to life The wise ones move the human heart And all under heaven respond with peace Comprehend this function of touch Then heaven (and) earth (and) the myriad beings Will now have natures (which) may be seen plainly
5th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
恆其德,贞。婦人,夫子凶。
(Fan Yao* 28.5: older woman finds herself a young man to marry) To continue in one’s character means persistence For a woman of maturity, promising For a man in youth, disappointment*
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
(is) promising
婦人贞,從一而終。婦子制義從婦凶。
32.5x (For) a woman (of) maturity, persistence (is) promising: To follow one through to completion * (For) a man (in) youth, restraint (is) advised: To follow the women (is) trouble
3rd Line
(was, would have been) opportune, timely
係遁,有疾厲。畜臣妾
Entangled retreat There will be anxiety and distress To manage one’s servants and concubines would have been timely.
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4th Line
good fortune, timing, luck; opportunity
好遁,君子,小人否。
Elective retreat The noble young one’s opportunity The common people deny
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5th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
嘉遁,贞
Commendable retreat Persistence is promising
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2nd Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
Persistence is promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
(is) promising
九二贞,以中。
34.2x Nine second’s persistence (is) promising: Using balance
4th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
,悔亡。藩決不羸,壮于大輿之輹。
Persistence is promising While regrets pass The hedge opens with no entanglement The power in the great vehicle is in its axle’s mount
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6th Line
promise, hope; opportunities, good fortune
羝羊触藩,不能退,不能遂。無攸利,艱則
The billy goat butts the hedge No power to pull back No power to follow through Not a direction with merit But problems give rise to opportunities
01.7
Xiao Xiang 6
opportunities
不能退,不能遂,不詳。艱則,咎不長。
34.6x No power to pull back, No power to follow through: Not examining details * Problems give rise to opportunities: The error does not last long
1st Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
晋如摧如,贞。罔孚,裕無咎。
So far along to be so frustrated But persistence is promising Use wits for confidence And be tolerant Not a mistake
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2nd Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
晋如愁如,贞。受茲介福于其王母。
So far along to be so worried But persistence is promising Accept these present constraints as if a blessing from one’s grandmother
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5th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
悔亡。失得勿恤,往,無不利。
Regrets pass Loss and gain are not to be taken to heart Simply to go is promising Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
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6th Line
(is) promising, opportune, timely, positive "
晋其角,維用伐邑。厲,無咎。贞吝。
Advancing those antlers Limit the practice to discipline of the home town That harshness is timely Is not to be blamed But to persist is a disgrace
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2nd Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
明夷夷于左股,用拯馬壮。
Brightness obscured And wounded in the left leg But relying on assistance The horse is strong enough Promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
promise
六二之,順以則。
36.2x Six second’s promise: Compliantly using the givens
2nd Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
無攸遂,在中饋,贞
Having no other goals to pursue Remaining within, preparing meals Persistence is promising
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Xiao Xiang 2
promise
六二之,順以巽。
37.2x Six second has promise: Accepting for the purpose of influence
3rd Line
(but, though, yet) opportune, timely "
家人嗃嗃,悔厲。婦子嘻嘻,終吝。
Family members scolded severely Regrettable harshness Yet opportune But wife and child smirking and mocking Ends in disgrace
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4th Line
promise, hope, opportunity, well-being "
富家,大
Enriching the family Full of promise
01.7
Xiao Xiang 4
promise
富家大,順在位。
37.4x Enriching the family (is) full of promise: Acceptance in (this) position
5th Line
(the) promise, hope, luck, opportunity, fortune
王假有家,勿恤,
When the sovereign draws near to his family Do not be concerned about luck
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6th Line
(is) (just as) promising, auspicious, hopeful "
有孚威如,終
Being true is as good as impressive The outcome is just as promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 6
(the) promise
威如之,反身之謂。
37.6x Rather than being impressive, keep the promise Coming back to one’s own individual style
Gua Ci
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
睽,小事
In ordinary matters, promising
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6th Line
promising, lucky; good fortune; all is well
睽孤,見豕負塗,載鬼一車。先張之弧,後説之弧。匪寇,婚媾。往遇雨,則
Estranged and alone Watching a hog, covered with muck Once a wagon transporting demons At first stringing that bow But later unstringing the bow It is not an adversary but a marital suitor In going, greet the rain After this, all is well
01.7
Xiao Xiang 6
promise
遇雨之,群疑亡。
38.6x Greeting the rain holds promise: A multitude (of) doubts disappear
Tuan Zhuan
(are) promising
睽,火動而上,澤動而下。二女同居,其志不同行。説而麗乎明,柔進而上行,得中而應乎剛。是以小事。天地睽而其事同,男女睽而其志通,萬物睽而其事類。睽之時用大矣哉!
Estrangement The fire moves, but (only) upwards The lake moves, but (only) downwards Two women dwell together (But) their intentions do not function as one Enjoyment, along with dependence on clarity The flexible advances, and so improves (its) conduct Gaining the center and resonating with the firm And so it is that ordinary matters (are) promising Heaven (and) earth diverge, but still their endeavors converge Masculine (and) feminine diverge, but their objectives interact The myriad beings diverge, but their affairs (are) interrelated Estrangement’s timely application (is) very important here!
Gua Ci
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
蹇,利西南,不利東北。利見大人,贞
Worthwhile west to south Not worthwhile east to north Rewarding to encounter a mature human being Persistence is opportune
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6th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
往蹇,來碩,。利見大人。
If going is impassable Then coming back means maturity Promising Rewarding to encounter a mature human being
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Tuan Zhuan
(is) opportune
蹇,難也。險在前也。見險而能止,知矣哉!蹇利西南,往得中也。不利東北,其道窮也。利見大人,往有功也。當位贞,以正邦也。蹇之時用大矣哉!
Impasse (Means) problems Risk lies ahead To perceive the risk and be able to stop (Is) wisdom indeed! Impasse (is) worthwhile west (to) south: To make progress (is) to find the center It is not worthwhile east (to) north: This way dead ends Rewarding to encounter a mature human being: Making progress will be an achievement (In) a proper position, persistence (is) opportune: In order to do right by the territory Impasse’s timely application (is) very important now!
Gua Ci
(is) promising, fortunate, opportune, timely
觧,利西南。無所往,其來復。有攸往,夙
Worthwhile west to south Without a place to go One’s coming return is promising If there is a place to go To be prompt is promising
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Gua Ci
(is) promising, fortunate, opportune, timely
觧,利西南。無所往,其來復。有攸往,夙
Worthwhile west to south Without a place to go One’s coming return is promising If there is a place to go To be prompt is promising
2nd Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
田獲三狐,得黃矢,贞
On the hunt, taking three foxes Claiming the golden arrow Persistence is timely
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
(is) timely
九二贞,得中道也。
40.2x Nine second’s persistence (is) promising: Finding the middle path
5th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, hopeful
君子維有觧,。有孚于小人。
The noble young one, in bondage, still has freedoms Promising Holding true among the common people
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Tuan Zhuan
(is) promising
觧,險以動,動而免乎險,觧。觧利西南,往得衆也。其來復,乃得中也。有攸往,夙,往有功也。天地觧而雷雨作,雷雨作而百果草木皆甲坼。觧之時大矣哉!
Release Crisis leads to movement Movement then gets free of crisis Released Release favors the west to the south: To go (is) to gain the multitude One’s coming return (is) promising: Here to find the center (In) having somewhere to go, to be prompt (is) promising: (In) making progress there will be achievement Heaven (and) earth let loose as thunder (and) rain get to work Thunder (and) rain go to work, and hundreds of seed pods Of plants (and) trees, as one, begin to burst Release’s opportune timing (is) very important now!
Tuan Zhuan
(is) promising
觧,險以動,動而免乎險,觧。觧利西南,往得衆也。其來復,乃得中也。有攸往,夙,往有功也。天地觧而雷雨作,雷雨作而百果草木皆甲坼。觧之時大矣哉!
Release Crisis leads to movement Movement then gets free of crisis Released Release favors the west to the south: To go (is) to gain the multitude One’s coming return (is) promising: Here to find the center (In) having somewhere to go, to be prompt (is) promising: (In) making progress there will be achievement Heaven (and) earth let loose as thunder (and) rain get to work Thunder (and) rain go to work, and hundreds of seed pods Of plants (and) trees, as one, begin to burst Release’s opportune timing (is) very important now!
Gua Ci
promising, fortunate; promise, opportunity "
損,有孚,元,無咎,可贞。利有攸往,曷之用?二簋可用享。
Be true Outstanding opportunity Nothing is wrong But it calls for persistence Worthwhile to have somewhere to go How is this applied? A pair of simple rice baskets may be used for the offering
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5th Line
promising, fortunate; promise, opportunity "
或益之十朋之龜,弗克違,元
Somebody grants one ten matched pairs of tortoise shells One cannot refuse Outstanding opportunity
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
opportunity
六五元,自上祐也。
41.5x Six fifth’s outstanding opportunity: Assistance from above
6th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
弗損,益之,無咎,贞。利有攸往,得臣無家。
Avoiding decrease increases one Not a mistake Persistence is opportune Worthwhile to have somewhere to go But one gains servants rather than family
01.7
Tuan Zhuan
opportunity
損,損下益上,其道上行。損而有孚,元,無咎,可贞,利有攸往。曷之用?二簋可用享。二簋應有時,損剛益柔有時,損益盈虛,與時偕行。
Decreasing Decreasing the subordinate to increase the superior This process elevates conduct Decreasing and still holding true (Is) outstanding opportunity Nothing (is) wrong (But it) calls for persistence Worthwhile to have somewhere to go How is this applied? A pair of (simple) rice baskets may be used for the offering: Two (small) rice baskets will correspond with the time Decreasing the firm to increase the flexible presumes timeliness Decrease (and) increase (are) excess (and) want Interacting in time (and) functioning together
1st Line
promising, fortunate; promise, opportunity "
利用為大作,元,無咎。
Worthwhile and productive to perform great deeds Excellent opportunity Without errors
01.7
Xiao Xiang 1
opportunity
無咎,下不厚事也。
42.1x (An) excellent opportunity (to be) without errors: (To be) humble regardless of weighty concerns
2nd Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
或益之十朋之龜,弗克違,永贞。王用享于帝,
Somebody grants one ten matched pairs of tortoise shells One cannot refuse Enduring commitment is promising The sovereign presents offerings to the divine* Promising
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2nd Line
promising, auspicious, hopeful, fortunate
或益之十朋之龜,弗克違,永贞。王用享于帝,
Somebody grants one ten matched pairs of tortoise shells One cannot refuse Enduring commitment is promising The sovereign presents offerings to the divine* Promising
5th Line
promise, luck, good fortune opportunity "
有孚惠心,勿問,元。有孚惠我德。
Be true and kind-hearted Do not question sublime opportunity Be assured that kindness is our worth
01.7
1st Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
繫于金柅,贞。有攸往,見凶。羸豕孚之躅。
Secured by a metal brake Persistence is promising Have somewhere to go Look at the unfortunate The weak swine is sure to dig in and struggle
01.7
Gua Ci
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
萃,亨。王假有廟,利見大人,亨,利贞。用大牲,利有攸往。
Fulfillment The sovereign approaches his temple Rewarding to encounter a mature human being Making an offering Worthwhile to be dedicated To offer great sacrifices is promising Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
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2nd Line
(is) (the) promise(s, ing); opportunity, fortune
,無咎,孚乃利用禴。
Drawn to the promising Not wrong But sincerity precedes the real reward when offering the modest spring sacrifice
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
(the) promising
無咎,中未變也。
45.2x (To be) led by the promising is not wrong: The center has yet to evolve
4th Line
promise, hope, opportunity, happiness "
,無咎。
A lot of promise Avoid mistakes
01.7
Xiao Xiang 4
promise,
無咎,位不當也。
45.4x A lot of promise, (but) avoid mistakes: The position is not appropriate
Tuan Zhuan
(is) promising
萃,聚也。順以説,剛中而應,故聚也。王假有廟,致孝享也。利見大人亨,聚以正也。用大牲,利有攸往,順天命也。觀其所聚,而天地萬物之情可見矣。
Collectedness (Means) to congregate Acceptance behind satisfaction The firm (is) central (and) resonant Hence, congregation The sovereign approaches his temple: To convey the filial offering Rewarding to encounter a mature human being making an offering: Concentrating with integrity To offer great sacrifices (is) promising, Worthwhile to have somewhere to go: Agreeing with heaven’s higher order Study the reason to congregate Then heaven (and) earth (and) the myriad beings Will now have natures (which) may be seen plainly
Gua Ci
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
升,元亨。用見大人,勿恤,南征
Most fulfilling Productive to encounter a mature human being Do not worry To go boldly southward* is promising
01.7
1st Line
promise, hope, opportunity; promising "
允升,大
Well-favored advance Great opportunity
01.7
Xiao Xiang 1
opportunity
允升大,上合志也。
46.1x Well-favored advance (is) a great opportunity: A higher (and) unifying purpose
4th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
王用亨于岐山,,無咎。
The sovereign makes offerings at Split Mountain* Opportune Making no mistakes
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5th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
,升階。
Persistence is promising Advance is by steps
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
(is) promising
升階,大得志也。
46.5x Persistence (is) promising (in) advancing by steps: A well-earned objective
Tuan Zhuan
(is) promising
柔以時升,巽而順,剛中而應,是以大亨。用見大人,勿恤,有慶也。南征,志行也。
The flexible uses the time to advance Adapting and also accepting The firm (is) central and resonant This is, accordingly, very fulfilling Productive to encounter a mature human being, Do not worry: Own the rewards The southern expedition (is) promising: The intentions (are) carried out
Gua Ci
(a) promise, hope (s); (an) opportunity
困,亨,贞,大人,無咎。有言不信。
“Fulfillment” “Persistence” For the mature human being, a promise, Not a mistake But having the words is not the conviction
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6th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
困于葛藟,于臲卼,曰動悔,有悔,征
Oppressed by creepers and vines Proceeding unsteadily and awkwardly Uttering “movement is regret” To own the regrets and go boldly forward is promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 6
(a) promising
困于葛藟,未當也。動悔有悔,行也。
47.6x Oppressed by creeping vines: A less than proper response * (If) movement (is) regret, have the regrets: A promising move
Tuan Zhuan
promise
困,剛揜,險以説,困而不失其所亨,其唯君子乎。贞大人,以剛中也。有言不信,尚口乃窮也。
Exhaustion The firm (is) covered over To risk leads to satisfaction (To be) beset and still not lose that which is fulfilling One who is truly a noble young one attains this Persistence (is) the mature human being’s promise: By way of the firmness within There will be words but no assurance: To value the oral leads to exhaustion
6th Line
promising, auspicious, fortunate, timely "
井收勿幕,有孚元
As the well comes in, do not cover Being true is most promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 6
promise
在上,大成也。
48.6x Outstanding promise at the top: A great outcome
2nd Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
已日乃革之,征,無咎。
Complete the day and then change arrives To expedite is promising Not a mistake
01.7
4th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
悔亡,有孚改命,
Regrets pass Stay confident Change the mandate Promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 4
promise
改命之,信志也。
49.4x Changing the mandate holds promise: Believe in the purpose
6th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, hopeful, timely "
君子豹變,小人革面。征凶,居贞
A noble young one’s leopard transformation Ordinary people merely change masks To expedite has pitfalls To abide in persistence is promising
01.7
Gua Ci
promise, opportunity promising "
鼎,元,亨。
The most promising offering
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2nd Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
鼎有實,我仇有疾,不我能即,
The cauldron holds substance Our counterparts have anxieties This is not in our scope of pursuits Promising
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3rd Line
promising, fortuitous; (an) opportunity "
鼎耳革,其行塞,雉膏不食。方雨虧悔,終
The cauldron’s ears have been altered Its function is impaired The pheasant’s rich meat is not eaten A sudden rain would diminish regrets In the end, an opportunity
01.7
6th Line
promise, hope, opportunity; promising "
鼎玉鉉,大,無不利。
A cauldron with a jade grip Very promising Nothing cannot be turned to advantage
01.7
1st Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
震來虩虩,後笑言啞啞,
The shock brings fear and alarm And later, mirthful words and echoing laughter Promising
01.7
1st Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
震來虩虩,後笑言啞啞,
The shock brings fear and alarm And later, mirthful words and echoing laughter Promising
6th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
敦艮,
Authentic stillness Promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 6
promise
敦艮之,以厚終也。
52.6x Authentic stillness holds promise: The way to a genuine outcome
Gua Ci
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
漸,女歸,利贞。
The young woman’s engagement is promising Worth the persistence
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2nd Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
鴻漸于磐,飲食衎衎,
The wild geese advance by degrees to the cliffs Drinking and eating and honking and honking* Auspicious
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5th Line
promising, auspicious, hopeful, timely
鴻漸于陵,婦三歲不孕,終莫之勝,
The wild geese advance by degrees to higher ground The wife is three years without conceiving In the end nothing overcomes her Promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
good fortune
終莫之勝,得所願也。
53.5x In the end, nothing overcomes her good fortune: Securing a home for hope
6th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, fortuitous
鴻漸于陸,其羽可用為儀,
The wild geese advance by degrees across the highlands Their feathers are worthy to use in performing the sacred dance Auspicious
01.7
Xiao Xiang 6
(is) promising
其羽可用為儀,,不可亂也。
53.6x (That) their feathers (are) worthy to use (In) performing the sacred dance (is) promising: Not likely to be distracted
Tuan Zhuan
(is) promising
漸之進也,女歸也。進得位,往有功也。進以正,可以正邦也。其位剛得中也。止而巽,動不窮也。
Gradual progress leads to advance The young woman’s engagement (is) timely Advancing secures a position Making progress will be an accomplishment Advancing according to principle (Is) a fitting way to do right by the realm In such a position The firm secures the center To be still and also adapt (Is) movement without exhaustion
1st Line
(is) promising, auspicious, hopeful, timely
歸妹以娣,跛能履,征
Little sister marries as second wife The lame are still able to take steps To press on is promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 1
fortunate
歸妹以娣,以恆也。跛能履,相承也。
54.1x Little sister marries as second wife: In order to endure * The lame can (still) take steps: Fortunate (In) supporting each other
5th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, hopeful, timely
帝乙歸妹,其君之袂,不如其娣之袂良,月幾望,
When Lord Yi gave his maiden daughter in marriage This noble woman’s gown was not equal to her bridesmaids’ gowns in fineness The moon approaching fullness Is hopeful
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2nd Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
豐其蔀,日中見斗,往得疑疾,有孚發若,
So abundant are their partition screens At midday one may see the bushel constellation* Going ahead brings suspicion and anxiety To be true and express this Is timely
01.7
4th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
豐其蔀,日中見斗,遇其夷主,
(Fan Yao* 36.4: enter left side, steal dark heart’s intentions) So abundant are their screens At midday one may see the bushel constellation Or find their hidden leader* Opportune
01.7
Xiao Xiang 4
(an) opportunity
豐其蔀,位不當也。日中見斗,幽不明也。遇其夷主,行也。
55.4x (So) abundant (are) their screens: The position is not appropriate * (At) midday (one may) see the bushel constellation: The gloom has no vision * Finding their hidden leader: (An) opportunity (for) action
5th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
來章,有慶譽,
The pattern emerges Bringing reward and commendation Promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
promise
六五之,有慶也。
55.5x Six fifth holds promise: (Of) bringing rewards
Gua Ci
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
旅。小,亨。旅,贞,
With modest fulfillment The wanderer persists Promising
01.7
Tuan Zhuan
(is) promising
The wanderer (Means) modest fulfillment The flexible finds the balance on the outside And so complies with firmness Restraint along with dependence on clarity This is how, (with) modest fulfillment, The wanderer’s persistence (is) promising The wanderer’s appropriate timing (is) very important here!
2nd Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
巽在床下,用史巫紛若,,無咎。
Subtleties happening under the bed Employing scribes and diviners, a confusion of these Promising No harm done
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
promise
紛若之,得中也。
57.2x A confusion of these holds promise: (In) regaining balance
5th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
,悔亡,無不利。無初有終。先庚三日,後庚三日,
Persistence is promising Regrets pass Nothing cannot be turned to advantage Regardless of beginning, there will be an outcome Before reforming, three days After reforming, three days Opportune
01.7
5th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
,悔亡,無不利。無初有終。先庚三日,後庚三日,
Persistence is promising Regrets pass Nothing cannot be turned to advantage Regardless of beginning, there will be an outcome Before reforming, three days After reforming, three days Opportune
Xiao Xiang 5
promise
九五之,位正中也。
57.5x Nine fifth holds promise: The position (is) correct (and) central
1st Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
和兌,
Responsive joy Promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 1
promise
和兌之,行未疑也。
58.1x Responsive joy holds promise: The behavior (is) not now in doubt
2nd Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
孚兌,悔亡。
Trusting joy Promising Regrets pass
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
promise
孚兌之,信志也。
58.2x Trusting joy holds promise: A belief (in) the purpose
1st Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
用拯馬壮,
Rely on assistance The horse is powerful Promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 1
promise
初六之,順也。
59.1x First six holds promise: (In) acceptance
4th Line
promising, fortunate; promise, opportunity "
渙其群,元。渙有丘,匪夷所思。
(Fan Yao* 06.4: unable to contend, take up a higher purpose) Scattering those groups Most promising Scattering claims the high ground* This is not commonplace thinking
01.7
Xiao Xiang 4
promising
渙其群,元。光大也。
59.4x Scattering those groups (is) most promising: Exemplifying maturity
5th Line
promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
甘節,。往有尚。
Sweet limitations Promising To continue has merit
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
promise
甘節之,居位中也。
60.5x Sweet limitation holds promise: Occupying a place in the center
Gua Ci
(are) promising, auspicious; lucky, fortunate
中孚。豚魚。利涉大川。利贞。
Piglets and fishes* - promising Worthwhile to cross the great stream Worthwhile to persist
01.7
1st Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
,有它不燕。
Readiness is promising Presuming more is no comfort
01.7
Xiao Xiang 1
(is) promising
初九虞,志未變也。
61.1x First nine’s readiness (is) promising: The direction has yet to evolve
Tuan Zhuan
promising
中孚,柔在內而剛得中。説而巽,孚乃化邦也。豚魚,信及豚魚也。利涉大川,乘木舟虛也。中孚以利贞,乃應乎天也。
The truth within Flexibility dwells within while firmness secures the center Satisfaction with adaptation The true will then transform the realm Piglets (and) fishes - promising: Trust (is) extended to piglets (and) fishes Worthwhile to cross the great stream: Relying on a wooden boat’s hollowness The truth within (is) accordingly worth (the) persistence: Then (one) resonates with heaven
Gua Ci
promise, hope, opportunity; promising "
小過。亨。利贞。可小事,不可大事。飛鳥遺之音,不宜上,宜下,大
Fulfillment Worthwhile to persist Appropriate for minor concerns, Not suited to great concerns The flying bird bequeaths this message: If not adapted to heights, adapt to remaining below Much promise
01.7
Tuan Zhuan
(are) promising
小過,小者過而亨也。過以利贞,與時行也。柔得中,是以小事也。剛失位而不中,是以不可大事也。有飛鳥之象焉。飛鳥遺之音,不宜上宜下,大;上逆而下順也。
Smallness in excess The small are those who go beyond and so (are) fulfilled Exceeding, accordingly, (is) worth persistence To take part in the time (is) to move The flexible gains the center This is how minor concerns (are) promising The firm (has) lost position and also is not in the center (And) so this is, accordingly, not suited to great concerns There is the flying bird’s image herein The flying bird bequeaths this message: (If) not adapted to heights (then) adapt to (remaining) below Much promise: Above (is) resistance while below (is) acceptance
Tuan Zhuan
promise
小過,小者過而亨也。過以利贞,與時行也。柔得中,是以小事也。剛失位而不中,是以不可大事也。有飛鳥之象焉。飛鳥遺之音,不宜上宜下,大;上逆而下順也。
Smallness in excess The small are those who go beyond and so (are) fulfilled Exceeding, accordingly, (is) worth persistence To take part in the time (is) to move The flexible gains the center This is how minor concerns (are) promising The firm (has) lost position and also is not in the center (And) so this is, accordingly, not suited to great concerns There is the flying bird’s image herein The flying bird bequeaths this message: (If) not adapted to heights (then) adapt to (remaining) below Much promise: Above (is) resistance while below (is) acceptance
Gua Ci
promise, hope, opportunity, timeliness
既濟。亨,小利贞,初終亂。
Fulfillment is minor But rewarding to persist At the beginning, promise; by the end, disorder
01.7
Xiao Xiang 5
(the) promise, hope; good fortune, luck
東鄰殺牛,不如西鄰之時也。實受其福,大來也。
63.5x The eastern neighbor sacrifices cattle: This is not equal to the western neighbor’s timing * The genuine received their blessings: The good fortune (has) completely arrived
01.7
Tuan Zhuan
promise
既濟亨,小者亨也。利贞,剛柔正而位當也。初,柔得中也。終止則亂,其道窮也。
After completion (comes) fulfillment The minor is that which fulfills Worthwhile to persist: The firm (and) the flexible (are all) correct and also properly placed At the beginning, promise: The flexible occupies the center By the end equilibrium results in disorder This process (is) finished
2nd Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
曳其輪,贞
Braking those wheels Persistence is promising
01.7
Xiao Xiang 2
(is) promising
九二贞,中以行正也。
64.2x Nine second’s persistence (is) promising: In balance in order to advance correctly
4th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
,悔亡。震用伐鬼方,三年有賞于大國。
Persistence is promising while regrets pass Force was spent to subjugate the barbarian country Though three years brought rewards of great domains
01.7
Xiao Xiang 4
(is) promising
悔亡,志行也。
64.4x Persistence (is) promising (while) regrets pass: The objectives (are) carried out
5th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
,無悔。君子之光,有孚,
Persistence is promising Despite the regrets The noble young one moves toward the light of example Holding true Promising
01.7
5th Line
(is) promising, auspicious, opportune, timely
,無悔。君子之光,有孚,
Persistence is promising Despite the regrets The noble young one moves toward the light of example Holding true Promising
Xiao Xiang 5
(is) promising
君子之光,其暉也。
64.5x The noble young one moves toward the light of example: The brightness (is) promising

Homophones (ji)

ji1^(of) Ji (ancient Shang state); ^ji1(is) discerning, aware; reads the subtle signsji1support, platform, prop, step (s) [crutch] +ji1(and) climb, ascend, scale, scramble (s, ing)ji1offer (up), give, grant, bestow, furnish (ing)ji1smiting, striking, beating, assaulting, hittingji1(is) collected, gathered, accumulatedji2extend, reach (out to), connect (s) withji2(and) (to) draw, gather, take from, uponji2(v) pivotal, perfect; crucial, optimum (of)(v) +ji2thorny brambles, briars, thorns, [detention]ji2(a, the) urgency, haste, hurry, distress, pain, disease, ills, sickness, anxiety, worry, illness, suffering, affliction, ailment, dis-ease, disorder, defect, pressure, stress, rush; (to be) urgent, hasty, hurried, pressured, anxious, aggrieved, jealous, worried, afflicted, sick, ill, aching; distressed, rushed, energetic, franticji2thorny; thorns, thistles, caltropsji2pursue, chase, hunt, stalk (ing); in pursuit ofji3one’s (own), personal, privateji4avoided, shunned, kept distant, preventedji4(is, are) continuous, connected, coherent (ly)ji4(is/are, has/have) after, already, as long as, at last, entirely, finally, having, now that, once, since, upon, when (finished, done), while, whilst, (to) attain, complete, have done, be done with, end, exhaust, finish, get ... done (s, ed, ing); (to be) completed, consummated, de facto, done, finished, past, fixed, certain; end of event, particle of perfect tenseji4(to be) complete, across, done, finished, accomplished, numerous; stately, dignified, beautiful, up to standard; of help, assistance; across (a, the) river, stream; (to) complete, conclude, succeed, finish, fulfill, perfect, achieve, increase, accomplish, stop, cease, ford, cross; (a, the) river, stream; benefit, contribute to, aid, assist, help, relieve, save, overcome an obstacle (s, ed, ing); (a, the) accomplishment, completion, obstacle overcomeji4to give, offer up; worship; sacrificeji4meet here, interface; (common) boundaryji4(and) (the) (altar)(s) (to) grain, millet
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