24. RETURN (THE TURNING POINT)
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The Judgement
RETURN. Success. Going out and coming in without error. Friends come without blame. To and fro goes the way. On the seventh day comes return. It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
The Image
Thunder within the earth: The image of THE TURNING POINT. Thus the ancient kings on the day of the solstice Closed the passes; Merchants and strangers did not go about, And the ruler did not travel through the provinces.
The Lines
Six at the top: Missing the return. Misfortune. Misfortune from within and without. If armies are set marching in this way, one will in the end suffer a great defeat, disastrous for the ruler of the country. For ten years it will not be possible to attack again.
The Image says: The misfortune of 'missing the return' is that it is contrary to the way of the ruler.
Six in the fifth place: Noble-hearted return. No remorse.
The Image says: 'Noble-hearted return. No remorse.' This is because one examines oneself from the center.
Six in the fourth place: Walking in the midst of others, one returns alone.
The Image says: 'Walking in the midst of others, one returns alone,' in order to follow the way.
Six in the third place: Repeated return. Danger. No blame.
The Image says: The danger of 'repeated return' is that according to right there is no blame.
Six in the second place: Quiet return. Good fortune.
The Image says: The good fortune of 'quiet return' comes from condescending to the good.
Nine at the beginning: Return from a short distance. No need for remorse. Great good fortune.
The Image says: 'Return from a short distance' is for the cultivation of character.