16. ENTHUSIASM
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The Judgement
ENTHUSIASM. It furthers one to install helpers And to set armies marching.
The Image
Thunder comes resounding out of the earth: The image of ENTHUSIASM. Thus the ancient kings made music In order to honor merit, And offered it with splendor to the Supreme Deity, Inviting their ancestors to be present.
The Lines
Six at the top: Deluded enthusiasm. But if one changes when one has come to completion, there is no blame.
The Image says: 'Deluded enthusiasm at the top.' How could this last long?
Six in the fifth place: Persistently ill, and still does not die.
The Image says: 'The six in the fifth place is persistently ill,' because it rests on a strong line. 'And still does not die,' because the middle has not yet been lost.
Nine in the fourth place: The source of enthusiasm. He achieves great things. Do not doubt. You gather friends around you as a hair clasp gathers the hair.
The Image says: 'The source of enthusiasm. He achieves great things.' The will is carried out on a grand scale.
Six in the third place: Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse. Hesitation brings remorse.
The Image says: 'Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse,' because the place is not the right one.
Six in the second place: Firm as a rock. Not a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune.
The Image says: 'Not a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune,' because it is central and correct.
Six at the beginning: Enthusiasm that expresses itself brings misfortune.
The Image says: 'Enthusiasm that expresses itself at the beginning' brings misfortune, because the will is exhausted.