54. THE MARRYING MAIDEN
Kuei Mei
The Judgement
THE MARRYING MAIDEN. Undertakings bring misfortune. Nothing that would further.
The Image
Thunder over the lake: The image of THE MARRYING MAIDEN. Thus the superior man understands the transitory In the light of the eternity of the end.
The Lines
Six at the top: The woman holds the basket, but there are no fruits in it. The man stabs the sheep, but no blood flows. Nothing that would further.
The Image says: 'The six at the top has no fruits.' She is holding an empty basket.
Six in the fifth place: The sovereign I gives his daughter in marriage. The embroidered garments of the princess were not as gorgeous as those of the serving maid. The moon that is nearly full brings good fortune.
The Image says: 'The sovereign I gives his daughter in marriage. The embroidered garments of the princess were not as gorgeous as those of the serving maid.' The place is in the middle, and she goes as a person of rank.
Nine in the fourth place: The marrying maiden draws out the allotted time. A late marriage comes in due course.
The Image says: 'The will to draw out the allotted time' is to wait before going.
Six in the third place: The marrying maiden as a slave. She marries as a concubine.
The Image says: 'The marrying maiden as a slave.' This is not yet appropriate.
Nine in the second place: A one-eyed man who is able to see. It furthers the perseverance of a solitary man.
The Image says: 'It furthers the perseverance of a solitary man,' because the regular course has not yet been changed.
Nine at the beginning: The marrying maiden as a concubine. A lame man who is able to tread. Undertakings bring good fortune.
The Image says: 'The marrying maiden as a concubine.' This is the regular course. 'A lame man who is able to tread brings good fortune,' because they support each other.