55. ABUNDANCE (FULLNESS)
Fêng
The Judgement
ABUNDANCE has success. The king attains abundance. Be not sad. Be like the sun at midday.
The Image
Both thunder and lightning come: The image of ABUNDANCE. Thus the superior man decides lawsuits And carries out punishments.
The Lines
Six at the top: His house is in a state of abundance. He screens off his family. He peers through the gate and no longer perceives anyone. For three years he sees nothing. Misfortune.
The Image says: 'His house is in a state of abundance.' He soars to the heavens. 'He peers through the gate and no longer perceives anyone.' He hides himself.
Six in the fifth place: He brings splendor with him. There is blessing and praise. Good fortune.
The Image says: The good fortune of the six in the fifth place is due to the congratulation it brings.
Nine in the fourth place: The curtain is of such fullness that the polestars can be seen at noon. He meets his ruler, who is of like kind. Good fortune.
The Image says: 'The curtain is of such fullness.' The place is not the right one. 'The polestars can be seen at noon.' The darkness is not yet clear. 'He meets his ruler, who is of like kind.' To go forward brings good fortune.
Nine in the third place: The underbrush is of such abundance that the small stars can be seen at noon. He breaks his right arm. No blame.
The Image says: 'The underbrush is of such abundance.' One cannot do great things. 'He breaks his right arm.' In the end he cannot be used.
Six in the second place: The curtain is of such fullness that the polestars can be seen at noon. Through going one meets with mistrust and hate. If one rouses him through truth, good fortune comes.
The Image says: 'If one rouses him through truth,' one's will is believed.
Nine at the beginning: When a man meets his destined ruler, they can be together for ten days, and it is not a mistake. Going meets with recognition.
The Image says: 'Although it is not a mistake for ten days,' to go beyond this brings disaster.