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you3Mathews: 7533GSR: 995o
Dictionary Definition
(to) be, (in) being; (there, one, it, this, they, those) is, am, are, was, were, being, has, have, had, has/have been, will be, come(s) to be; (there is) one, someone, something; exist, remain, stay (s); become, arise, appear, grow, attain to, learn to be, turn into; (there) will, would, could, may, might, can (be); (this) will get; (if there) is, are, was, were; (were) there, one, it, they; have, (in) having; (one, that, they) has, have, had; has one’s, have their; had (one’s, their); contain, hold (onto), keep, maintain, own, 454 retain, possess, stay; presume, assume, remember, take ... for granted; will have, (one they) (will, could, might, may) have; bring (up, about); get, achieve, acquire, attain, capture, claim, earn, find, gain, learn, take on; seize, take, took (possession of) (s, ed, ing); (to be) present, there; in possession of, possessed of, with; contained, held; abundant, rich, plentiful; (a, the) attainment, claim, possession (of); being, existence, presence; domain, dominion (in, over); what exists/is there; the, this, this one, the one in question; something; anybody, somebody, someone (’s); given this/that, this (being) given; of, about, with, for; His (especially of the sovereign), his, her, its, their; will, would ... with, to, for; -ing, -ous
Radical: 74+2 | First occurrence: Hexagram 01.6
Concordance & Context (253 occurrences)
Entries shown in Hatcher's reference chain order. First Witness at 01.6
6th Line★
has, will have; learns, will learn
亢龍有悔。
Arrogant dragon will have regrets
Stats: 74+2→ 02.0
Gua Ci
has, will have; finds, will find 03.0
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，吉。
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*
→ 02.3
3rd Line
has, attains, achieves, brings (about), reaches
含章可贞。或從王事，無成有終。
Restraint in display is suited to persistence
But for someone engaged in the royal service
No achievement brings closure
→ 03.0
Gua Ci
to have; (in) having 14.2
屯：元，亨，利，贞。勿用有攸往，利建侯。
Supreme fulfillment
Worthwhile to be persistent
Not at all useful to have somewhere to go
Worthwhile to enlist delegates
→ 04.3
3rd Line
own, hold, contain (ing); (^) possession
勿用取女，見金夫，不有躬，無攸利。
Not at all useful to court the woman
Who encounters a man with money
And loses self-possession
Not a direction with merit
→ 05.0
Gua Ci
be, stay; have, find; remember 06.0
需：有孚，光亨，贞吉。利涉大川。
Be true
Honor fulfillment
Persistence is timely
Worthwhile to cross the great stream
→ 05.2
2nd Line
have; will; there will be "
需于沙，小有言，終吉。
Waiting on the sand
The small will talk
In the end promising
→ 05.6
6th Line
with; having, possessing, holding
入于穴，有不速之客三人來，敬之終吉。
Entering into a pit
With no invitations extended to visitors, three people arrive
To attend to them will end in good fortune
→ 06.0
Gua Ci
being, holding, staying; having, finding 08.1
訟：有孚，窒惕，中吉，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
→ 06.1
1st Line
have; will; there will be "
不永所事，小有言，終吉。
Not prolonging certain endeavors
The small will talk
In the end, promising
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 6
will have
亢龍有悔，盈不可久也。
01.6x Arrogant dragon will have regrets:
Excessiveness is not suited to longevity
Tuan Zhuan
there are, will be; one has, will have; claim
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。安贞之吉，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
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
is, are; there is, are
蒙，山下有險，險而止，蒙。蒙亨，以亨行時中也。匪我求童蒙，童蒙求我，志應也。初筮告，以剛中也。再三瀆，瀆則不告，瀆蒙也。蒙以養正，聖功也。
Inexperience
At the foot of the mountain are hazards
(To be) at risk and yet remain still
(Shows) inexperience
Inexperience (is) fulfilled:
According to fulfillment’s conduct at the heart of the time
It is not I (who) seeks the young (and) inexperienced,
The young (and) inexperienced seek me:
The objectives (are) complementary
The first consultation informs:
According to the firmness within
The second (and) third (show) disrespect
Disrespect deserves no information:
Disrespect (shows) immaturity
Inexperience (is) the way to cultivate uprightness
(This is) a sacred task
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 2
will
需於沙，衍在中也。雖小有言，以吉終也。
05.2x Waiting on the sand:
Abundance lies in the middle
* Even though the small will talk
Consider the promising outcome
Tuan Zhuan
to be
需，須也。險在前也，剛健而不陷，其義不困窮矣。需有孚，光亨，贞吉，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
will be; has, holds "
需，須也。險在前也，剛健而不陷，其義不困窮矣。需有孚，光亨，贞吉，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
Xiao Xiang 1
will
不永所事，訟不可長也。雖小有言，其辨明也。
06.1x Not prolonging certain endeavors:
Contention is not suited to being prolonged
* Even though the small will talk
One’s arguments are clear
Tuan Zhuan
being
訟，上剛下險，險而健，訟。訟有孚窒惕，中吉，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
5th Line
hold(s), has; finds, captures, claims, takes
田有禽，利執言，無咎。長子帥師，弟子輿尸，贞凶。
The hunt takes captives
Worthwhile to manage the talking
Avoid error
The elder son captains the militia
The younger son transports fatalities
Constancy is inauspicious
→ 01.6
6th Line
assumes, takes, gains, claims, seizes, acquires
大君有命，開國承家，小人勿用。
The seasoned noble assumes the mandate,
Establishes domains and recognizes ruling families
Lesser people will not be used
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 6
assumes
大君有命，以正功也。小人勿用，必亂邦也。
07.6x The seasoned noble assumes the mandate:
By right (of) merit
*Lesser people will not be used:
(They would) certainly confuse the domain
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
地中有水，師。君子以容民畜衆。
Within the earth there is water
The militia
The noble young one, accordingly,
Is tolerant towards the people
And cares for the multitude
→ 01.6
1st Line
be, stay; have, find; remember to 08.1
有孚比之，無咎。有孚盈缻，終來有他吉。
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
→ 01.6
being, holding, staying; having, finding 09.4
有孚比之，無咎。有孚盈缻，終來有他吉。
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
holding, having, with; to hold, have
有孚比之，無咎。有孚盈缻，終來有他吉。
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
Xiao Xiang 1
holds
比之初六，有他吉也。
08.1x Joining with them (at) first six
Holds even more promise
Xiang Zhuan
is, are, there is
地上有水，比。先王以建萬國，親諸侯。
Across the earth there is water
Belonging
The early sovereigns, accordingly,
established the numerous realms
to make kinsmen of all of the leaders
→ 01.6
4th Line
be, stay; have, find; remember 09.5
有孚，血去惕出，無咎。
Be true
The bleeding stops, anxiety leaves
No harm is done
→ 09.5
Xiao Xiang 4
be
有孚惕出，上合志也。
09.4x Be true, anxieties leave:
A higher (and) unifying purpose
5th Line
being, holding, staying; remembering 17.4
有孚攣如，富以其隣。
Being true is as good as a bond
Enrichment is by way of one’s neighbors
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 5
being
有孚攣如，不獨富也。
09.5x Being true (is) as good as a bond:
There is no enrichment alone
Xiao Xiang 6
th ere is, are; one has; assume, learn 63.4x
既雨既處，德積載也。君子征凶，有所疑也。
09.6x (It has) already rained, (it is) already settled
The merits (already) gathered (and) conveyed
* The noble young one’s expedition fails:
There is a place for uncertainty
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 3
possess, claim (ing); claims (of, on, to)
眇能視，不足以有明也。跛能履，不足以與行也。咥人之凶，位不當也。武人為于大君，志剛也。
10.3x The one-eyed (are still) able to see:
Not well enough to claim vision
* The lame (are still) able to take steps:
Not well enough to travel along with
* The bitten one’s misfortune:
The position was less than appropriate
* The military man works for a greater noble:
The purpose (is) firm
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 6
earned, claimed; gains "
元吉在上，大有慶也。
10.6x Supreme good fortune at the top:
A well-earned reward
→ 01.6
3rd Line
find, learn, take, claim, own; lies; there is, are
無平不陂，無往不復。艱贞無咎，勿恤其孚，于食有福。
There is no level without a slope,
No going without a return
It is difficult to persist with no errors
Do not worry: these are certainties
In nourishment find happiness
→ 01.6
4th Line
having, holding, assuming; there is
有命，無咎，疇離祉。
Having higher purpose is not a mistake
But this kind of thing differs from happiness
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 4
having
有命無咎，志行也。
12.4x Having higher purpose is not a mistake:
The intentions (are) carried out
Gua Ci
domain, dominion, possession, attainment
大有，元亨。
Supreme fulfillment
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 1
domain
大有初九，無交害也。
14.1x The big domain (of) first nine
(Is a) lack of commerce with trouble
2nd Line
(to) have, find, take(ing) on; (if) there is 33.1
大車以載，有攸往，無咎。
The great wagon is for loading
Have somewhere to go
Nothing is wrong
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 6
domain
大有上吉，自天祐也。
14.6x Big domain at the top (is) promising:
Through heaven’s assistance
Tuan Zhuan
domain
大有，柔得尊位，大中而上下應之，曰大有。其德剛健而文明，應乎天而時行，是以元亨。
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
domain
大有，柔得尊位，大中而上下應之，曰大有。其德剛健而文明，應乎天而時行，是以元亨。
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
Xiang Zhuan
domain
火在天上，大有。君子以遏惡揚善順天休命。
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
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
has, finds, learns, attains, gets; is, will be 15.3
谦，亨，君子有終。
Fulfillment
The noble young one gets results
→ 01.6
3rd Line
have, find, learn, attain, get (s, ing); being 15.0
勞谦君子，有終吉。
Diligent modesty in the noble young one
Gets results
Promising
→ 01.6
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is (held, contained)
地中有山，谦。君子以衰多益寡，穪物平施。
Within the earth is a mountain
Authenticity
The noble young one, accordingly,
diminishes the excessive and adds to the deficient
Appraising things with fair allocation*
→ 01.6
3rd Line
(will) have, earn, learn; (one) has
盱豫，悔。遲有悔。
Wide-eyed readiness is regrettable
The slow will have regrets
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 3
will have
盱豫有悔，位不當也。
16.3x Wide-eyed readiness will have regrets:
The position is not appropriate
4th Line
to have, own, possess, take on, claim
由豫，大有得。勿疑，朋盍簪。
At the springs of readiness
There is much to have and to gain
Do not hesitate
Companions are gathered as hair by a clasp
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 4
to have
由豫大有德，志大行也。
16.4x (At) the springs of readiness,
(with) much to have (and) to gain:
The aims (are) fully developed
6th Line
(while, but) (to) assume(ing); there will be
冥豫，成有渝，無咎。
Blind readiness
Achieving while assuming setbacks
Avoids errors
→ 01.6
1st Line
will ; is, are
官有渝，贞吉。出門交有功。
Standards will change
Persistence is promising
Leaving the gate to interact has merit
→ 01.6
has, holds; will have, hold
官有渝，贞吉。出門交有功。
Standards will change
Persistence is promising
Leaving the gate to interact has merit
Xiao Xiang 1
will
官有渝，從正吉也。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
has
官有渝，從正吉也。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
3rd Line
assumes, becomes, will be(come); comes to be
係丈夫，失小子。隨有求得，利居贞。
Bound to one of maturity
Giving up the little child
Following comes to be seeking of gain
Worthwhile to abide in persistence
→ 01.6
4th Line
has; to have; achieve, attain, gain, find (s)
隨有獲，贞凶。有孚在道，以明，何咎。
Following to achieve success
Persistence has pitfalls
Being truly on the path,
Using clarity,
Where is the error?
→ 01.6
be, stay (ing); have, find; remember 20.0
隨有獲，贞凶。有孚在道，以明，何咎。
Following to achieve success
Persistence has pitfalls
Being truly on the path,
Using clarity,
Where is the error?
Xiao Xiang 4
to achieve
隨有獲，其義凶也。有弗在道，明功也。
17.4x Following to achieve success:
This means pitfalls
* Being truly on the path,
Clarity (is) the success
being
隨有獲，其義凶也。有弗在道，明功也。
17.4x Following to achieve success:
This means pitfalls
* Being truly on the path,
Clarity (is) the success
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
澤中有雷，隨。君子以嚮晦入宴息。
Within the pool there is thunder
Following
The noble young one, accordingly, approaching nightfall,
Goes indoors for refreshment and relaxation
→ 01.6
1st Line
(if, where) there is, one has; to be, have
幹父之蠱，有子，考無咎，厲終吉。
Correcting father’s fixations
To be a young one examining
Is not a mistake
Difficult
But in the end, promising
→ 01.6
3rd Line
(there) will (be); one has, (will) have (v) "
幹父之蠱，小有悔，無大咎。
Correcting father’s fixations
There will be a little regret
But no great mistakes
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
(is, are) there is, will be; one has, will have
蠱，剛上而柔下，巽而止，蠱。蠱元亨，而天下治也。利涉大川，往有事也。先甲三日，後甲三日，終則有始，天行也。
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
→ 01.6
t here is, will be; one has, will have "
蠱，剛上而柔下，巽而止，蠱。蠱元亨，而天下治也。利涉大川，往有事也。先甲三日，後甲三日，終則有始，天行也。
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
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is, was
山下有風，蠱。君子以振民育德。
At the base of the mountain is wind
Detoxifying
The noble young one, accordingly,
stirs up the people to fortify character
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
is; will, would, could be
臨，元亨，利贞。至于八月有凶。
The greatest fulfillment rewards persistence
To arrive in the eighth month* would be unfortunate
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
would be
臨，剛浸而長，説而順，剛中而應。大亨以正，天之道也。至于八月有凶，消不久也。
Taking charge
Firmness penetrates and so prevails
Satisfaction along with acceptance
The firm (is) central (and) resonant
Great fulfillment (is) due to correctness
(As is) heaven’s course
To arrive in the eighth month would be unfortunate:
Waning does not take long
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
澤上有地，臨。君子以教思無窮，容保民無疆。
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
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
being, holding, staying; remembering 29.0
觀，盥而不薦，有孚顒若。
A cleansing but not a sacrifice
Being true is as good as majestic
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
being
大觀在上，順而巽，中正以觀天下。觀盥而不薦，有孚顒若，下觀而化也。觀天之神道，而四時不忒。聖人以神道設教，而天下服矣。
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
Tuan Zhuan
is, there is
頤中有物，曰噬嗑。噬嗑而亨，剛柔分，動而明。雷電合而章。柔得中而上行，雖不當位，利用獄。
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
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
(to, in) have, find, take (ing) on; (if) there is "
賁，亨，小利有攸往。
Satisfaction
A little worthwhile to have somewhere to go
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 5
there is, will be; (of) attain, find (ing) 26.4x
六五之吉，有喜也。
22.5x Six fifth has promise:
There will be happiness
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
to have
賁亨，柔來而文剛，故亨。分剛上而文柔，故小利有攸往。天文文明以止，人文觀乎天文以察時變，觀乎人文以化成天下。
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
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
山下有火，賁。君子以明庶政，無敢折獄。
At the foot of the mountain is flame
Adornment
The noble young one, accordingly, clarifies numerous policies*
But does not presume to execute justice
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
(to, in) have, find, take (ing) (on) "
剝，不利有攸往。
Not worthwhile to have somewhere to go
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 2
finding, having, achieving, given; being
剝牀以變，未有與也。
23.2x Depriving the bed of (its) frame:
Still not finding support
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
to have
剝，剝也，柔變剛也。不利有攸往，小人長也。順而止之，觀象也。君子尚消息盈虛，天行也。
Decomposing
(Means) stripping away
The flexible alters the firm
Not worthwhile to have somewhere to go:
The common people prevail
Accept and stop here
Look at the image
The noble young one respects waning (and) waxing as surplus (and) want
(And as) heaven’s behavior
Gua Ci
(to) have, find, take (ing) on; (if) there is "
復，亨，出入無吉，朋來無咎。反復其道，七日來復，利有攸往。
Fulfillment
Exit and enter without anxiety
Companions arrive without fail
Turning around and returning is the way
The seventh day brings return
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
→ 01.6
6th Line
t here is, will be; one has, will have
迷復，凶，有災眚。用行師，終有大敗，以其國君凶，至于十年不克征。
Lost return
Ominous
There will be calamity and grave errors
If trying to advance the military
In the end there will be a major defeat
Reaching one’s domain and its nobility with misfortune
Even after ten years, no ability to campaign*
→ 01.6
there will be; one will have
迷復，凶，有災眚。用行師，終有大敗，以其國君凶，至于十年不克征。
Lost return
Ominous
There will be calamity and grave errors
If trying to advance the military
In the end there will be a major defeat
Reaching one’s domain and its nobility with misfortune
Even after ten years, no ability to campaign*
Tuan Zhuan
to have
復亨，剛反。動而以順行，是以出入無吉，朋來無咎。反復其道，七日來復，天行也。利有攸往，剛長也。復其見天地之心乎！
Returning (means) fulfillment:
The firm comes back around
Energetic, and using acceptance to proceed
So it is that exiting (and) entering (are) without anxiety
(And) companions arrive without fail
Turning around (and) returning (is) the way,
The seventh day brings return:
(As) heaven behaves
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go:
Firmness prevails
(In) returning one sees the heart of heaven (and) earth!
Gua Ci
(there) will (be); has, have; will find
無妄，元亨，利贞。其匪正有眚，不利有攸往。
Most fulfilling
Worthwhile to persist
For one without integrity there will be suffering*
And not much reward in having somewhere to go
→ 01.6
(to, in) have, find, take (ing) on "
無妄，元亨，利贞。其匪正有眚，不利有攸往。
Most fulfilling
Worthwhile to persist
For one without integrity there will be suffering*
And not much reward in having somewhere to go
2nd Line
(to) have, find, take (ing) on; (if) there is "
不耕穫，不菑畬，則利有攸往。
When not plowing to harvest
And not breaking new ground for established fields
Then it is worthwhile to have somewhere to go
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 4
assume, presume; take ^for granted "
可贞無咎，固有之。
25.4x Prescribing loyalty is not a mistake:
Certainly presume this!
→ 01.6
5th Line
to attain, find, bring (about), gain 41.4
無妄之疾，勿藥，有喜。
One without pretense still has afflictions
Do not medicate to bring about well-being
→ 01.6
6th Line
brings (about), becomes, has, finds
無妄行有眚，無攸利。
Without pretensions, yet advance brings suffering
This is not a direction with merit
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
there will be
無妄，剛自外來而為主於內，動而健，剛中而應，大亨以正，天之命。其匪正有眚，不利有攸往。無妄之往，何之矣？天命不祐，行矣哉！
Without pretense
Firmness comes from without and becomes master on the inside
Movement with lasting vigor
The firm (is) central and resonant
Great fulfillment (is) according to integrity
Heaven’s higher law
For one without integrity there will be suffering
(And) not (much) reward in having somewhere to go
(While) without pretense there is forward progress
How is this so?
Heaven’s higher law is not protection:
(It is) movement itself!
in having
無妄，剛自外來而為主於內，動而健，剛中而應，大亨以正，天之命。其匪正有眚，不利有攸往。無妄之往，何之矣？天命不祐，行矣哉！
Without pretense
Firmness comes from without and becomes master on the inside
Movement with lasting vigor
The firm (is) central and resonant
Great fulfillment (is) according to integrity
Heaven’s higher law
For one without integrity there will be suffering
(And) not (much) reward in having somewhere to go
(While) without pretense there is forward progress
How is this so?
Heaven’s higher law is not protection:
(It is) movement itself!
1st Line
(this, things) will get, become; there will be
有厲，利已。
This will get harsh
Worthwhile to quit
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 1
(this) will get
有利利以不犯災。
26.1x (This) will get harsh, worthwhile to quit:
(And) not provoke a crisis
3rd Line
(to) have, find, take on; (if) there is "
良馬逐，利艱贞。日閑輿衞，利有攸往。
A fine horse gives chase
Warranting difficult persistence
Daily* training at chariot and defense
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 3
to have
利有攸往，上合志。
26.3x Worthwhile to have somewhere to go:
A higher (and) unifying purpose
Xiao Xiang 4
to (still) have, possess, retain (his) 46.2x
六四元吉，有喜。
26.4x Six fourth (is) most fortunate:
To (still) have well-being
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 5
to claim; there will (still) be
六五之吉，有慶。
26.5x Six fifth has promise:
There will (still) be rewards
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 6
earned, achieved, gained, taken, claimed "
由頤利吉，大有慶。
27.6x (At) the source of the appetites (with) a brutal promise:
(There are) well-earned rewards
→ 01.6
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
山下有雷，頤。君子以慎言語，節飲食。
Beneath the mountain is thunder
Hungry mouth
The noble young one, accordingly,
is careful with words and expressions
And moderate in drinking and eating
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
(to) have, find, take on; (if) there is "
大過，棟橈，利有攸往，亨。
The ridgepole bends
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
Fulfillment
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 3
assume, presume (ing); take ^ for granted
棟橈之凶，不可以有輔。
28.3x The ridgepole’s deformity becomes trouble:
It is not enough to assume support
→ 01.6
4th Line
(if) it, there was, were (there); to have, take
棟隆，吉。有它，吝。
The ridgepole holds up
Promising
To take much more, then deficiency
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
to have
大過，大者過。棟橈，本末弱，剛過而中。巽而説行，利有攸往，乃亨。大過之時大矣哉！
Greatness in excess
Greatness is that which exceeds
The ridgepole bends:
Beginning (and) end (are) yielding
The firm (is) excessive but central
(Be) adaptable and glad to move
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go:
And after this, fulfillment
Greatness in excess’s opportune timing (is) very important now!
Gua Ci
be, stay; have, find; remember 34.1
習坎，有孚，維心亨，行有尚。
Be true
To keep the heart secure is fulfillment
Advance will have value
→ 01.6
has, will have, is; takes on, acquires; will be
習坎，有孚，維心亨，行有尚。
Be true
To keep the heart secure is fulfillment
Advance will have value
2nd Line
has, holds, contains; will have
坎有險，求小得。
The canyon holds risks
Seek modest gains
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
has
習坎，重險。水流而不盈，行險而不失其信。維心亨，乃以剛中。行有尚，往有功。天險不可升，地險山川丘陵。王公設險以守其國，險之時用大矣哉！
Repeated exposure
(Means) twice the risk
The water replenishes but does not pile up
Making progress (through) risk yet never losing its confidence
To keep the heart secure (is) fulfillment:
When making use of the firmness within
Progress will be valued:
To continue on will be an accomplishment
Heavenly hazards do not permit climbing
Earthly hazards (are) mountains (and) rivers, hills (and) heights
Sovereigns (and) patriarchs arrange hazards in order to protect their domains
Risk’s timely application (is) very important here!
will be (an) "
習坎，重險。水流而不盈，行險而不失其信。維心亨，乃以剛中。行有尚，往有功。天險不可升，地險山川丘陵。王公設險以守其國，險之時用大矣哉！
Repeated exposure
(Means) twice the risk
The water replenishes but does not pile up
Making progress (through) risk yet never losing its confidence
To keep the heart secure (is) fulfillment:
When making use of the firmness within
Progress will be valued:
To continue on will be an accomplishment
Heavenly hazards do not permit climbing
Earthly hazards (are) mountains (and) rivers, hills (and) heights
Sovereigns (and) patriarchs arrange hazards in order to protect their domains
Risk’s timely application (is) very important here!
6th Line
there are, will be; abundant, plentiful 49.2x
王用出征，有嘉。折首，獲匪其醜，無咎。
The sovereign takes advantage of emergencies to expedite
There will be commendations
And severed heads
The captives were never his enemies
Not a mistake
→ 01.6
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
山上有澤，咸。君子以虛受人。
Up on the mountain there is a lake
Reciprocity
The noble young one, accordingly, is open to welcome the other
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
(to) have, find, take (ing) on; (if) there is "
恆，亨，無咎，利贞。利有攸往。
Fulfillment
Nothing is wrong
Worthwhile to be persistent
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
to have
恆，久。剛上而柔下，雷風相與，巽而動，剛柔皆應。恆。恆亨無咎利贞，久於其道。天地之道恆久而不已。利有攸往，終則有始。日月得天而能久照，四時變化而能久成。聖人久於其道而天下化成。觀其所恆而天地萬物之晴可見矣。
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
(there) is, will be; (one) has, will have "
恆，久。剛上而柔下，雷風相與，巽而動，剛柔皆應。恆。恆亨無咎利贞，久於其道。天地之道恆久而不已。利有攸往，終則有始。日月得天而能久照，四時變化而能久成。聖人久於其道而天下化成。觀其所恆而天地萬物之晴可見矣。
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
1st Line
to have; (in) having 36.1
遁尾，厲。勿用有攸往。
Withdrawing the tail in trouble
Not at all useful to have somewhere to go
→ 01.6
3rd Line
there is, will be; being, having; becomes (ing)
係遁，有疾厲。畜臣妾吉。
Entangled retreat
There will be anxiety and distress
To manage one’s servants and concubines would have been timely.
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 3
there will be
係遁之利，有疾厲。畜臣妾疾，不可大事。
33.3x Entangled retreat has distress,
There will be anxiety (and) exhaustion
* Managing (one’s) servants (and) concubines
(would have been) timely:
But not suited to crucial concerns
Xiang Zhuan
(there) is, are
天下有山，遁。君子以遠小人，不惡而嚴。
Beneath the sky is a mountain
Distancing
The noble young one, accordingly,
is distant from the common people
Not with ill will, but with reserve
→ 01.6
1st Line
ha ve, hold (onto); be, stay; keeping (-ing) 37.6
壮于趾，征凶，有孚。
Powerful in the toes
To go boldly bodes ill for staying confident
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 5
will be; will have, hold "
失德勿恤，罔有慶。
35.5x Loss (and) gain (are) not to be taken to heart:
(Simply) to go will be rewarding
→ 01.6
1st Line
having; (if, when, where) there is 40.0
明夷于飛，垂其翼。君子于行，三日不食。有攸往，主人有言。
Brightness obscured during flight*
Dragging one’s wing
The noble young one in traveling
Goes three days without a meal
When there is somewhere to go
Those in power would gossip
→ 01.6
will, would, could, might (have)
明夷于飛，垂其翼。君子于行，三日不食。有攸往，主人有言。
Brightness obscured during flight*
Dragging one’s wing
The noble young one in traveling
Goes three days without a meal
When there is somewhere to go
Those in power would gossip
1st Line
hold, contain, maintain, retain (s)
閑有家，悔亡。
Boundaries maintain the family*
Regrets pass
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 1
maintain
閑有家，志未變。
37.1x Boundaries maintain the family:
The purposes have yet to evolve
5th Line
his "
王假有家，勿恤，吉。
When the sovereign draws near to his family
Do not be concerned about luck
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 5
his
王假有家，交相爱。
37.5x The sovereign draws near to his family:
Sharing mutual affection
6th Line
being, holding, staying; having, finding 40.5
有孚威如，終吉。
Being true is as good as impressive
The outcome is just as promising
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
(will) assume, have, hold, learn (their)
家人，女正位乎內，男正位乎外。男女正，天地之大義。家人有嚴君焉，父母之謂。父父，子子，兄兄，弟弟，夫夫，婦婦，而家道正。正家而天下定矣。
Family members
The woman’s true dignity lies within
The man’s true dignity lies without
The masculine (and) feminine principles
(Are) heaven’s (and) earth’s greater meanings
Family members have dignities (and) nobilities herein
Father (and) mother have their titles
(When) father (is) father (and) child (is) child
(When) elder brother (is) elder (and) younger (is) younger
(When) husband (is) husband (and) wife (is) wife
Then the family’s course (is) upheld
Uphold the family and all under heaven arranges itself
→ 01.6
Xiang Zhuan
with; which have
風自火出，家人。君子以言有物，而行有恆。
Wind comes forth from flame
Family members
The noble young one, accordingly, speaks with substance
And acts with consistency
→ 01.6
with; which have
風自火出，家人。君子以言有物，而行有恆。
Wind comes forth from flame
Family members
The noble young one, accordingly, speaks with substance
And acts with consistency
3rd Line
(but) there is, will be; (it, this) has, will have "
見輿曳，其牛掣。其人天且劓。無初，有終。
Seeing a wagon held up
Its oxen restrained
Its occupant’s head shaved and nose cut off
Regardless of beginning, there will be an end
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 3
there will be
見于異，位不當。無初有中，遇剛。
38.3x Seeing the wagon held up:
The place (was) not appropriate
* Regardless of beginning, there will be an end:
Finding firmness
Xiao Xiang 5
will be; will have "
厥宗噬膚，往有慶。
38.5x Their kind eats tender flesh:
Moving on will have (its) rewards
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
will be, have, hold, claim, earn, gain "
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。當位贞吉，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!
→ 01.6
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
山上有水，蹇。君子以反身脩德。
Over the mountain is water
Impasse
The noble young one, accordingly,
turns bodily around to work on character
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
(in, if) having; (if) there is, one has 44.1
觧，利西南。無所往，其來復吉。有攸往，夙吉。
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
→ 01.6
5th Line
(still, yet) has, holds, possesses, owns, retains
君子維有觧，吉。有孚于小人。
The noble young one, in bondage, still has freedoms
Promising
Holding true among the common people
→ 01.6
being, hold(s, ing), staying; having, finding 41.0
君子維有觧，吉。有孚于小人。
The noble young one, in bondage, still has freedoms
Promising
Holding true among the common people
Xiao Xiang 5
(still) has
君子有觧，小人退也。
40.5x The noble young one (still) owns freedoms
(Which) the common people retreat (from)
Tuan Zhuan
(in) having
觧，險以動，動而免乎險，觧。觧利西南，往得衆也。其來復吉，乃得中也。有攸往，夙吉，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!
there will be "
觧，險以動，動而免乎險，觧。觧利西南，往得衆也。其來復吉，乃得中也。有攸往，夙吉，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
be, stay; have, find; remember 42.3
損，有孚，元吉，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
→ 01.6
(to) have, find, take on; (if) there is "
損，有孚，元吉，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
4th Line
(and) be; find, have; becomes, brings 46.2x
損其疾，使遄有喜，無咎。
Decreasing those sufferings
To take charge and expedite becomes happiness
This is not a mistake
→ 01.6
6th Line
(to) have, find, take on; (if) there is "
弗損，益之，無咎，贞吉。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
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
holding
損，損下益上，其道上行。損而有孚，元吉，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
to have
損，損下益上，其道上行。損而有孚，元吉，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
will, would v with, to
損，損下益上，其道上行。損而有孚，元吉，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
presumes, assumes, takes
損，損下益上，其道上行。損而有孚，元吉，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
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
山下有澤，損。君子以懲忿窒欲。
At the foot of the mountain is a marsh
Decreasing
The noble young one, accordingly,
rules out resentments (and) restrains desires
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
(to) have, find, take on; (if) there is "
益，利有攸往，利涉大川。
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
Worthwhile to cross the great stream
→ 01.6
3rd Line
be, stay; have, find; remember 42.5
益之用凶事，無咎。有孚，中行告公用珪。
Increase comes by way of unfortunate events
Avoid errors
Hold true and focused in conduct
Report to the prince, offer the jade credential
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 3
hold ^ (in mind) "
益用凶事，固有之也。
42.3x Increased by way of unfortunate events:
Certainly hold this (in mind)
5th Line
be, stay; have, find; remember 42.5
有孚惠心，勿問，元吉。有孚惠我德。
Be true and kind-hearted
Do not question sublime opportunity
Be assured that kindness is our worth
→ 01.6
be, stay, [ rest] ; remember 45.1
有孚惠心，勿問，元吉。有孚惠我德。
Be true and kind-hearted
Do not question sublime opportunity
Be assured that kindness is our worth
Xiao Xiang 5
be
有孚惠心，勿問之矣。惠我德，大得志也。
42.5x Be true (and) kind-hearted,
Do not question this at all
* Kindness (is) our worth:
A well-earned objective
Tuan Zhuan
to have
益，損上益下，民説無疆。自上下下，其道大光。利有攸往，中正有慶。利涉大川，木道乃行。益，動而巽，日進無疆。天施地生，其益無方。凡益之道，與時偕行。
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
will (be, have)
益，損上益下，民説無疆。自上下下，其道大光。利有攸往，中正有慶。利涉大川，木道乃行。益，動而巽，日進無疆。天施地生，其益無方。凡益之道，與時偕行。
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
Xiang Zhuan
(if, when, where) there is, are; having
風雷，益。君子以見善則遷，有過則改。
The wind and the thunder
Increasing
The noble young one, accordingly,
When seeing the good, as a rule, makes improvements
When having transgressed, as a rule, makes corrections
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
there are, will be; this is, will be; be
夬，揚于王庭，孚號有厲。告自邑，不利即戎，利有攸往。
A disclosure at the royal court
A truthful appeal
This will be serious
Inform the home town
Nothing worthwhile in resorting to hostilities
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
→ 01.6
(to) have, find, take on; (if) there is "
夬，揚于王庭，孚號有厲。告自邑，不利即戎，利有攸往。
A disclosure at the royal court
A truthful appeal
This will be serious
Inform the home town
Nothing worthwhile in resorting to hostilities
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
2nd Line
to have, hold; take on, up; for (somebody’s)
惕號，莫夜有戎，勿恤。
Frightened and calling out
This is not a night for battle
Do not worry
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 2
^ about
有戎勿恤，得中道也。
43.2x Do not worry about hostilities:
Find the middle path
3rd Line
assuming, presuming; taking ( ^) for granted
壮于頄，有凶。君子夬夬，獨行遇雨，若濡有慍，無咎。
Vigorous in the cheekbones
Presuming the worst
The noble young one is resolved and decided
All alone in advancing, to greet the rain
As if getting wet
Were displeasure
Nothing is wrong
→ 01.6
was, were, held; took (^ ) for granted
壮于頄，有凶。君子夬夬，獨行遇雨，若濡有慍，無咎。
Vigorous in the cheekbones
Presuming the worst
The noble young one is resolved and decided
All alone in advancing, to greet the rain
As if getting wet
Were displeasure
Nothing is wrong
6th Line
could, may, might, will be
無號，終有凶。
No cry for help
The outcome will be unfortunate
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
this will be
夬，決也。剛決柔也。健而説，決而和。揚于王庭，柔乘五剛也。孚號有厲，其危乃光也。告自邑，不利即戎，所尚乃窮也。利有攸往，剛長乃終也。
Decisiveness
(Means) to break through
The firm breaks through the flexible
Dynamic but also persuasive
Breaking through and yet responsive
A disclosure at the royal court:
The flexible rides upon five firm (lines)
A truthful appeal, this will be serious:
This crisis will then be made known
Inform the home town,
Nothing worthwhile (in) resorting to hostilities:
What is valued (would) then be wasted
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go:
Firmness endures and then completes
to have
夬，決也。剛決柔也。健而説，決而和。揚于王庭，柔乘五剛也。孚號有厲，其危乃光也。告自邑，不利即戎，所尚乃窮也。利有攸往，剛長乃終也。
Decisiveness
(Means) to break through
The firm breaks through the flexible
Dynamic but also persuasive
Breaking through and yet responsive
A disclosure at the royal court:
The flexible rides upon five firm (lines)
A truthful appeal, this will be serious:
This crisis will then be made known
Inform the home town,
Nothing worthwhile (in) resorting to hostilities:
What is valued (would) then be wasted
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go:
Firmness endures and then completes
1st Line
have, find; there is 02.0
繫于金柅，贞吉。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
→ 01.6
2nd Line
holds, has, contains, keeps
包有魚，無咎，不利宾。
The creel holds a fish*
Nothing is wrong
But this will not benefit the guests
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 2
holds
包有魚，義不及宾也。
44.2x The creel holds a fish:
Understandably not extended to the guests
5th Line
(these, they) will have; something; about
以杞包瓜，含章，有隕自天。
Wrapping the melons in willows
Restraint is displayed
They will have fallen from heaven
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 5
(these) will have
九五含章，中正也。有隕自天，志不舍命也。
44.5x Nine fifth’s display (of) restraint:
(Of) concentration (and) integrity
* (These) will have fallen from heaven:
The intentions do not forsake higher purpose
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
天下有風，姤。后以施命誥四方。
Beneath the sky is the wind
Dissipation
Rulers, accordingly, issue commands and decrees
in all four directions
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
his "
萃，亨。王假有廟，利見大人，亨，利贞。用大牲吉，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
→ 01.6
(to) have, find, take on; (if) there is "
萃，亨。王假有廟，利見大人，亨，利贞。用大牲吉，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
1st Line
being, holding, staying; having, finding 48.6
有孚不終，乃亂乃萃，若號，一握為笑。勿恤，往無咎。
Being true is not the end of it
If confused, then pull together
As a cry for help
And one helping hand restore good humor
Do not worry
Progress is not an error
→ 01.6
5th Line
with, has, finds, takes; assumes, presumes
萃有位，無咎，匪孚，元永贞，悔亡。
Convening presumes a position
This is not wrong
But an absence of trust
Means extremely prolonged persistence
Regrets pass
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 5
presumes
萃有位，志未光也。
45.5x Convening presumes a position:
The objectives (are) still not conspicuous
Tuan Zhuan
his
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。用大牲吉，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
to have
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。用大牲吉，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
Xiao Xiang 2
( will) attain, achieve, find, bring, gain (s) 25.5
九二之孚，有喜也。
46.2x Nine second’s sincerity
Will find happiness
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
this will have; there will be; find, claim, own
柔以時升，巽而順，剛中而應，是以大亨。用見大人，勿恤，有慶也。南征吉，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
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
(but) (to) have, remember (ing); there will be
困，亨，贞，大人吉，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
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 2
there is, are, will be; has, holds, will have (its)
困于酒食，中有慶也。
47.2x Oppressed before wine (and) food:
Balance will have (its) rewards
→ 01.6
4th Line
has; will have, attain, find
來徐徐，困于金車，吝，有終。
Approaching slowly and gravely
Oppressed inside a gilded chariot
But this embarrassment will find an outcome
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 4
there is, will be; (one, this) will have, find
來徐徐，志在下也。雖不當位，有與也。
47.4x Approaching slowly (and) gravely:
The purpose remains subordinate
* Although less than properly positioned
There will be support
→ 01.6
5th Line
getting, attaining, finding, claiming, learning
劓刖，困于赤紱，乃徐有説，利用祭祀。
Nose cut off, feet cut off
Oppressed by rouge-sashed ministers
And then gradually finding relief
Worthwhile and productive to sacrifice this sacrifice
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 5
finding
劓刖，志未得也。乃徐有説，以中直也。利用祭祀，受福也。
47.5x Nose cut off, feet cut off:
The purpose is still not gained
* And then gradually finding relief:
Due to the center’s (being) straightforward
6th Line
to have, take, claim, earn, assume, presume, own
困于葛藟，于臲卼，曰動悔，有悔，征吉。
Oppressed by creepers and vines
Proceeding unsteadily and awkwardly
Uttering “movement is regret”
To own the regrets and go boldly forward is promising
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 6
have
困于葛藟，未當也。動悔有悔，吉行也。
47.6x Oppressed by creeping vines:
A less than proper response
* (If) movement (is) regret, have the regrets:
A promising move
Tuan Zhuan
there will be
困，剛揜，險以説，困而不失其所亨，其唯君子乎。贞大人吉，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
being, holding, staying; having, finding 49.3
井收勿幕，有孚元吉。
As the well comes in, do not cover
Being true is most promising
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
have, gain, find (ing); bringing about, up
巽乎水而上水，井。井養而不窮也。改邑不改井，乃以剛中也。汔至亦未繘井，未有功也。羸其瓶，是以凶也。
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
→ 01.6
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
木上有水，井。君子以勞民勸相。
Above the wood there is water
The well
The noble young one, accordingly,
labors for the people to encourage cooperation
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 1
take(ing); being
鞏用黃牛，不可以有為也。
49.1x Wrapped with golden rawhide:
Not suited to taking action
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 2
there is, will be; has (its); finds, earns 30.6
已日革之，行有嘉也。
49.2x Complete the day (and) change arrives:
Taking steps earns due reward
→ 01.6
3rd Line
(then) be; rest have 49.4
征凶，贞厲。革言三就，有孚。
To expedite has pitfalls
Commitment is difficult
When talk of change has circled three times
Then be sure
→ 01.6
4th Line
be, stay; rest have, hold 49.5
悔亡，有孚改命，吉。
Regrets pass
Stay confident
Change the mandate
Promising
→ 01.6
5th Line
be, stay; rest have 55.2
大人虎變，未占有孚。
A mature human being’s tiger transformation
Even before divining, be sure
→ 01.6
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is (v)
澤中有火，革。君子以治曆明時。
There is fire in the lake
Seasonal change
The noble young one, accordingly,
organizes the calendar and clarifies the time
→ 01.6
2nd Line
has, holds, possesses, contains, retains; with
鼎有實，我仇有疾，不我能即，吉。
The cauldron holds substance
Our counterparts have anxieties
This is not in our scope of pursuits
Promising
→ 01.6
(wi ll) have, hold, possess, contain, retain (s)
鼎有實，我仇有疾，不我能即，吉。
The cauldron holds substance
Our counterparts have anxieties
This is not in our scope of pursuits
Promising
Xiao Xiang 2
holds
鼎有實，慎所之也。我仇有疾，終無尤也。
50.2x The cauldron holds substance:
Be mindful of function here
* Our counterparts hold anxieties:
In the end, no reproach
holds
鼎有實，慎所之也。我仇有疾，終無尤也。
50.2x The cauldron holds substance:
Be mindful of function here
* Our counterparts hold anxieties:
In the end, no reproach
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
木上有火，鼎。君子以正位凝命。
Over the wood is a flame
The cauldron
The noble young one applies principles of positioning
to manifest higher purpose
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 1
there is, will be; (one) has, will have "
震來虩虩，恐致福也。笑言啞啞，後有則也。
51.1x The shock brings fear (and) alarm:
The fear leads to well-being
* Mirthful words (and) echoing laughter:
After there is a precedent
→ 01.6
there is, will be; (one) has, will have "
震來虩虩，恐致福也。笑言啞啞，後有則也。
51.1x The shock brings fear (and) alarm:
The fear leads to well-being
* Mirthful words (and) echoing laughter:
After there is a precedent
5th Line
having, given, with; (if, where) there is, are
震往來厲，意無丧，有事。
The shock whether going or coming is trouble
The intentions* will not be lost where there is work to be done
→ 01.6
having, given, with; (if, where) there is, are
震往來厲，意無丧，有事。
The shock whether going or coming is trouble
The intentions* will not be lost where there is work to be done
6th Line
will; has, (will, could, might, may) have
震索索，視矍矍，征凶。震不于其躬，于其鄰，無咎。婚媾有言。
(Fan Yao* 21.6: wearing the cangue, hiding ears, unfortunate)
The shock startles and confuses
Searching in wild-eyed panic
To go boldly is ominous
The shock is not in one’s being
Merely in one’s neighborhood
Make no mistakes
Even the marital suitor* might have something to say
→ 01.6
will; has, (will, could, might, may) have
震索索，視矍矍，征凶。震不于其躬，于其鄰，無咎。婚媾有言。
(Fan Yao* 21.6: wearing the cangue, hiding ears, unfortunate)
The shock startles and confuses
Searching in wild-eyed panic
To go boldly is ominous
The shock is not in one’s being
Merely in one’s neighborhood
Make no mistakes
Even the marital suitor* might have something to say
Tuan Zhuan
there is, will be; (one) has, will have "
震，亨。震來虩虩，恐致福也。笑言啞啞，後有則也。震驚百里，驚遠而懼邇也。出可以守宗廟社稷，以為祭主也。
Arousal (means) fulfillment
Shock brings fear (and) alarm:
The fear leads to well-being
Mirthful words (and) echoing laughter:
After there is a precedent
The thunder startles (for) a hundred li (around):
Disturbing the distant and frightening the near
Do not let drop the ladle of sacred wine:
Emerge fit to guard the ancestral shrine,
the altars to place (and) to grain
(And) thereby perform the offerings (with) mastery
→ 01.6
there is, will be; (one) has, will have "
震，亨。震來虩虩，恐致福也。笑言啞啞，後有則也。震驚百里，驚遠而懼邇也。出可以守宗廟社稷，以為祭主也。
Arousal (means) fulfillment
Shock brings fear (and) alarm:
The fear leads to well-being
Mirthful words (and) echoing laughter:
After there is a precedent
The thunder startles (for) a hundred li (around):
Disturbing the distant and frightening the near
Do not let drop the ladle of sacred wine:
Emerge fit to guard the ancestral shrine,
the altars to place (and) to grain
(And) thereby perform the offerings (with) mastery
5th Line
has, will have; take(s) on, possess, assume (s)
艮其輔，言有序，悔亡。
Stilling those jawbones
Words will have order
Regrets pass
→ 01.6
1st Line
there is, will be; have, hold
鴻漸于干，小子厲，有言，無咎。
The wild geese advance by degrees to the shoreline
The little fledgling* is struggling
There will be criticism
But not blame
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
there is, will be; (one) has, will have (an) "
漸之進也，女歸吉也。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
→ 01.6
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
山上有木，漸。君子以居賢德善俗。
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
→ 01.6
4th Line
has, will be, have; becomes, grows; assumes
歸妹愆期，遲歸有時。
Little sister’s marriage is delayed beyond the allotted term
A later marriage becomes timely
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 4
t here is, will be; one has, will have
愆期之志，有待而行也。
54.4x Exceeding the allotted term has its purpose
There will be a delay and then progress
→ 01.6
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
澤上有雷，歸妹。君子以永終知敝。
Over the pond there is thunder
Little sister’s marriage
The noble young one uses enduring ends
to understand the ephemeral
→ 01.6
1st Line
is, will be; has, holds, will have "
遇其配主，雖旬無咎，往有尚。
Meeting one’s match or superior
Even for a long week,* no harm is done
To continue has merit
→ 01.6
2nd Line
(to) be, stay; have, find; remember 61.5
豐其蔀，日中見斗，往得疑疾，有孚發若，吉。
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
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 2
be
有孚發若，信以發志也。
55.2x Be true (and) express this:
Credibility helps to manifest the purpose
5th Line
there are, will be; this has, holds; bringing
來章，有慶譽，吉。
The pattern emerges
Bringing reward and commendation
Promising
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 5
(of) bringing
六五之吉，有慶也。
55.5x Six fifth holds promise:
(Of) bringing rewards
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
山上有火，旅。君子以明，慎用刑，而不留獄。
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
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
(to) have, find, take on; (if) there is "
巽。小，亨。利有攸往。利見大人。
In little successes
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 4
this is, will be; earning; claim, take
田獲三品，有功也。
57.4x (In) the field take three kinds (of game):
This will be an accomplishment
→ 01.6
5th Line
there is, will be; (it, this) has, will have "
贞吉，悔亡，無不利。無初有終。先庚三日，後庚三日，吉。
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
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
to have
重巽以申命，剛巽乎中正而志行。柔皆順乎剛，是以小，亨。利有攸往，利見大人。
Repeated adaptation (is) useful (in) setting forth the higher purpose
The firm adapts with balance (and) integrity
And so the intentions (are) carried out
The flexible both respond to the firm
So there are, accordingly, little successes
Worthwhile to have somewhere to go
Rewarding to encounter a mature human being
4th Line
(of, to) attain, find, secure, own, have (ing) 22.5x
商兌，未寧，介疾有喜。
Measured joy is less than serene
Limit the anxiety to own happiness
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 4
there will be
九四之喜，有慶也。
58.4x Nine fourth’s happiness:
There will be rewards
5th Line
there are, will be; one has, will have; finding
孚于剝，有厲。
Trusting in the unsustainable
There will be struggles
→ 01.6
Gua Ci
his "
渙。亨。王假有廟，利涉大川，利贞。
Fulfillment
The sovereign approaches his temple
Worthwhile to cross the great stream
Worthwhile to be dedicated
→ 01.6
4th Line
holds, becomes; finds, takes, claims, attains
渙其群，元吉。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
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
his
渙，亨。剛來而不窮，柔得位乎外而上同。王假有廟，王乃在中也。利涉大川，乘木有功也。
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
brings, has, will have; achieves
渙，亨。剛來而不窮，柔得位乎外而上同。王假有廟，王乃在中也。利涉大川，乘木有功也。
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
5th Line
is, will be; has, holds, will have "
甘節，吉。往有尚。
Sweet limitations
Promising
To continue has merit
→ 01.6
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
澤上有水，節。君子以制數度，議德行。
Over the pond there is water
Boundaries
The noble young one, accordingly,
regulates numbers and measures
and weighs the merits of action
→ 01.6
1st Line
(in, to) be, have, claim, assume, presume (ing)
虞吉，有它不燕。
Readiness is promising
Presuming more is no comfort
→ 01.6
2nd Line
have, hold, possess, bring
鸣鶴在陰，其子和之。我有好爵，吾與爾靡之。
The call of a crane in the shadows
Her young ones respond to her
I have a fine beaker of wine
And I, with your help, will drain it
→ 01.6
5th Line
being, holding; remembering 64.5
有孚攣如，無咎。
Being true is as good as a bond
Make no mistakes
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 5
being
有孚攣如，位正當也。
61.5x Being true is as good as a bond:
The position (is) true (and) appropriate
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
澤上有風，中孚。君子以議獄緩死。
Over the pond there is wind
The truth within
The noble young one, accordingly,
considers legal process while delaying execution
→ 01.6
Tuan Zhuan
there is; this has, holds, contains; remember
小過，小者過而亨也。過以利贞，與時行也。柔得中，是以小事吉也。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，大吉；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
→ 01.6
Xiang Zhuan
is, there is
山上有雷，小過。君子以行過乎恭，丧過乎哀，用過乎儉。
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
→ 01.6
4th Line
is, will be; will
繻有衣袽，終日戒。
The silk jacket will wear into caulking rags
Throughout the day be on guard
→ 01.6
Xiao Xiang 4
there (is, are) 09.6x
終日戒，有所疑也。
63.4x Throughout the day on Guard:
There are reasons for uncertainty
4th Line
brought (about), achieved, earned, claimed
贞吉，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
→ 01.6
5th Line
be, hold, stay (ing); have; remember 64.6
贞吉，無悔。君子之光，有孚，吉。
Persistence is promising
Despite the regrets
The noble young one moves toward the light of example
Holding true
Promising
→ 01.6
6th Line
being, holding, staying; having, finding 64.6
有孚于飲酒，無咎。濡其首，有孚失是。
Being confident on top of drinking wine
Not wrong
But to soak one’s own head,
Even with truth, is truly to lose it
→ 01.6
(even) being; with, having 05.0
有孚于飲酒，無咎。濡其首，有孚失是。
Being confident on top of drinking wine
Not wrong
But to soak one’s own head,
Even with truth, is truly to lose it
Homophones (you)
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