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04.6x Worthwhile (and) productive to defend from transgression: Those above (and) those below make peace

The clouds rise into the sky Anticipation The noble young one, accordingly, Takes refreshment and sustenance With peace of mind and cheer

06.2x Not capable of contending: Capitulate, take refuge (or) sneak away * From a lowly position to contend with superiors: Suffering comes as a harvest

06.3x Incorporating long-standing virtues: Following the superior (is) promising

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

08.4x Outwardly belonging among the worthy: In order to follow the superior

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

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

Across the earth there is water Belonging The early sovereigns, accordingly, established the numerous realms to make kinsmen of all of the leaders

09.4x Be true, anxieties leave: A higher (and) unifying purpose

Raising small beasts The flexible finds a place and high (and) low respond to this So this is called minor concerns Dynamic and yet adaptive The firm (is) central and so the intentions (are) carried out After this, fulfillment Thick clouds (but) no rain: Value (any) forward progress From our western horizon: The influence is not yet in motion

The wind travels high in the sky Raising small beasts The noble young one, accordingly, trains and refines the character

10.6x Supreme good fortune at the top: A well-earned reward

The sky above, the lake below Respectful conduct The noble young one, accordingly, distinguishes high and low to steady the human purpose

11.2x Embrace the wilderness (and) learn the value in balanced action: Thereby to honor the important

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

Separating oneself from inferior people (Who) are not worth a noble young one’s loyalty Greatness departs, smallness arrives: When this occurs heaven (and) earth do not interact And so the myriad beings do not communicate High (and) low do not interact And so all under heaven lack government Within (is) darkness and without (is) light Within (is) weakness and without (is) strength Within (are) the common people and without (is) the noble young one The common people’s principles prevail The noble young one’s principles fade

14.6x Big domain at the top (is) promising: Through heaven’s assistance

Big domain The flexible finds a distinguished position, in the great center, While high (and) low respond to this So this is called big domain Its qualities (are) firmness (and) vigor and also refinement (and) clarity Resonating with heaven and moving with the seasons This is, accordingly, supremely fulfilling

Flame in heaven above Big domain The noble young one, accordingly, suppresses the bad and promotes the good Accepting heaven’s terms and higher laws

Authenticity (means) fulfillment The heavenly principle completes the lowly With honor and clarity The earthly principle (is) humble, (Even) while moving upwards The heavenly principle diminishes the superfluous And adds to the modest The earthly principle transforms the superfluous And replenishes the modest Ghosts (and) spirits (both) haunt the superfluous And enrich the modest The human principle resents the superfluous And applauds the modest Authenticity ennobles and exemplifies (Being) lowly and yet not easy to exceed The noble young one has results

16.6x Blind readiness at the top: How could this be continued?

Thunder comes from the earth with energy Readiness The early sovereigns, accordingly, composed music to celebrate merit Enthusiastically offering this to the highest divinity*

17.6x Seize (and) bind them: At the top (is) extremity

Detoxifying The firm (is) above while the flexible (is) below Adaptive and yet motionless Fixations Detoxifying (is) most fulfilling: As all under heaven (is) healed Worthwhile to cross the great stream: (In) moving on there is work to do Before the beginning, three days, After the beginning, three days: In the end, in due order, there will be a beginning As heaven behaves

Above the pool is earth Taking charge The noble young one, accordingly, instructs and plans without exhaustion, Accepts and secures the people without drawing boundaries

The great perspective lies above Acceptance and versatility Balance (and) uprightness (are) used in observing all under heaven Observing A cleansing but not a sacrifice, Being true is as good as dignified: Those below observe and so (are) transformed Observing heaven’s sacred course and the four seasons’ lack of deviation The wise ones use (these) sacred principles to establish (their) teachings And so all under heaven simply consent

The wind moves over the earth Perspective The early sovereigns, accordingly, examined the regions And comprehended their societies To establish their doctrines

Between the jaws is an object So this is called biting through Biting through and then satisfaction: The firm (and) the flexible (are) evenly apportioned Action with clarity Thunder (and) lightning converge and make manifest The flexible gains the center and then acts above Although not properly situated (It is) worthwhile to execute justice

22.2x Adorning his beard: To partake in a higher prosperity

22.6x Plain white elegance is no mistake: The top attains the goal

Adornment satisfies The flexible comes forward and refines the firm Consequently, satisfaction Alternately, the firm rises upwards and refines the flexible Consequently, a little worthwhile to have somewhere to go (Even) heaven (has) a style Refinement (and) clarity mean stability (Such is) human culture Look to heaven’s refinements Thereby to study the seasonal changes Look to humanity’s refinements Thereby to transform (and) complete all under heaven

23.3x Curtailing itself is not a mistake: Let go of high (and) low

The mountain depends on the earth Decomposing Superiors, accordingly, are generous to subordinates Confirming their positions

26.3x Worthwhile to have somewhere to go: A higher (and) unifying purpose

“Vowing to train at chariot and defense,” which would preserve some of the impli- cation of dedicated sacrifice suggested by the Zhi Gua.

27.4x Top-heavy appetite holds promise: Ascending extends (what is) known

27.5x To abide in persistence holds promise: Accepting in order to follow the superior

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

Up on the mountain there is a lake Reciprocity The noble young one, accordingly, is open to welcome the other

32.6x Continuously stimulated at the top: Greatly lacking in merit

Continuity (Means) to endure The firm (is) above and the flexible (is) below Thunder (and) wind support each other Versatile and energetic The firm (and) the flexible fully correspond Continuity Continuity fulfills (and) nothing (is) wrong, Worthwhile to be persistent: Enduring (is) upon one’s own path Heaven’s (and) earth’s courses Continue, going on and (on) without end Worthwhile to have somewhere to go: At the end, in due order, there will be a beginning Sun and moon take the sky and so (are) able to continue in brilliance The four seasons evolve (and) turn And so are able to continue accomplishing The wise ones endure upon their paths And all under heaven (is) transformed (and) completed Comprehend what is meant to be continued Then heaven (and) earth (and) the myriad beings Will now have natures (which) may be seen plainly

Thunder in the sky above Big and strong The noble young one, accordingly, outside of respect, will not take a step

35.3x Many liberties extended: (With) hope for superior conduct

Expansion (Means) progress The light rises over the earth Compliance along with reliance upon great clarity The flexible advances, but with superior conduct And so it is that the prosperous lord uses grants (of) horses To breed a multitude (And) by the light of a day three times grants audience

The light rises over the earth Expansion The noble young one, therefore, naturally radiates clarity of character

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!

The flame rises, the lake descends Estrangement The noble young one, accordingly, associates, and yet is unique

Over the mountain is water Impasse The noble young one, accordingly, turns bodily around to work on character

The duke takes aim at the raptor atop the high battlement’s peak Success at this means nothing cannot be turned to advantage

41.5x Six fifth’s outstanding opportunity: Assistance from above

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

Increasing Decreasing the lofty to increase the humble The people’s satisfaction is not a limitation From the lofty down to the humble Such a course (is) highly exemplary Worthwhile to have somewhere to go: Concentration (and) uprightness will be rewarding Worthwhile to cross the great stream: The nature of wood leads to progress Increase moves while adapting The day’s progress is not a limitation Heaven confers, the earth brings forth This increase is without directives The general increase is that of the way, Sharing the time (and) moving in union

The lake rises into the sky Decisiveness The noble young one, accordingly, Dispenses favor to reach those below Resting on virtue is thereby avoided

44.6x Encountering with those horns: The top (is) exhausted (and) embarrassed

45.3x To continue( thus) is not harmful: The superior (is) adaptable

45.6x Offering counsel (while) weeping (and) sniveling: Less than secure at the top

The pond is raised above the earth Collectedness The noble young one, accordingly, puts aside weapons and instruments Guarding against unreadiness

46.1x Well-favored advance (is) a great opportunity: A higher (and) unifying purpose

46.6x Blind ascent to the top: Expending instead of accruing

48.6x Outstanding promise at the top: A great outcome

To penetrate beneath the water and so bring up the water (Is) the well The well provides, and yet will not be exhausted Rearranging the town does not change the well: Since this (is) using a constancy within To nearly reach, but then to fall short (with) the well rope (Is) to fall short of bringing up results To damage its bucket: This indeed leads to disappointment

Above the wood there is water The well The noble young one, accordingly, labors for the people to encourage cooperation

50.6x A jade grip across the top: The firm (and) the flexible (are) in due proportion

The cauldron (is) a model With wood submitted to flame The offerings (are) transformed The wise ones (are) fulfilled with offerings to the highest divinity And (there is) great fulfillment (in) nourishing wisdom (and) excellence Reaching in with ears (and) eyes, quickening (and) clarifying The flexible advances with elevated conduct Gaining the center and resonating with the firm And so this is, accordingly, supreme fulfillment

Over the wood is a flame The cauldron The noble young one applies principles of positioning to manifest higher purpose

Stillness (Means) to keep still (If) time to stop, then stop (If) time to move, then move (When) activity (and) rest do not lose their timing One’s path (is) revealed (and) clarified Stillness (means) self-restraint Restraint (is) to one’s own purpose Above (and) below resist corresponding Having nothing to do with each other And so it is that having no grasp of one’s own being (And) moving (through) one’s courtyard Without seeing other people (Is) without blame

On top of the mountain there is a tree Gradual progress The noble young one, accordingly, abides in excellence and character to raise the social norms

54.6x Top six has no content Offering a basket without substance

Over the pond there is thunder Little sister’s marriage The noble young one uses enduring ends to understand the ephemeral

56.5x In the end a means to recognition (and) appointment: A superior reach

56.6x Considering that the wanderer is at the top This one is understandably burned * Forfeiting cattle in the exchange: In the end, nobody comes to enquire

Atop the mountain is a flame The wanderer The noble young one, accordingly, is lucid and prudent about the function of sanctions And thus avoids prolonged legal process

57.6x Subtle (things) happening under the bed: The top (is) exhausted * Losing some valuables (and) an axe: “Correct” along with unfortunate

58.6x Top six (is) drawn by satisfaction: Less than enlightened

Scattering fulfills The firm comes forward, yet will not be exhausted The flexible learns (its) place on the outside And associates with the superior The sovereign approaches his temple: The sovereign is then in the center Worthwhile to cross the great stream: Relying on wood brings results

The wind passes over the water Scattering The early sovereigns, accordingly, made offerings to the divine and founded ancestral shrines

60.4x Contentment with boundaries comes to fulfillment: Undertaking a higher path

Over the pond there is water Boundaries The noble young one, accordingly, regulates numbers and measures and weighs the merits of action

61.4x The team horse runs away: Leaving (its) kind to rise up

Over the pond there is wind The truth within The noble young one, accordingly, considers legal process while delaying execution

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

62.5x Thick clouds instead of rain: (It is) finished up above

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

Over the mountain there is thunder Smallness in excess The noble young one, accordingly, in conduct will exceed in respect In loss will exceed in sorrow In practice will exceed in economy

Water positioned over the flame Already complete The noble young one, accordingly, contemplates sorrows and so prepares to maintain against them

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