Upper trigram: Sun The Gentle, Wind, WoodLower trigram: Li The Clinging, Flame  The Judgement The Family. The perseverance of the woman furthers. The Image Wind comes forth from fire: The image of The Family. Thus the superior man has substance in his words And duration in his way of life. The Lines These texts apply only for the lines […]

Upper trigram: K’un The Receptive, EarthLower trigram: Li The Clinging, Flame  The Judgement Darkening of the Light. In adversity It furthers one to be persevering. The Image The light has sunk into the earth: The image of Darkening of the Light. Thus does the superior man live with the great mass: He veils his light, yet still shines. The […]

Upper trigram: Li The Clinging, FlameLower trigram: K’un The Receptive, Earth  The Judgement Progress. The powerful prince Is honored with horses in large numbers. In a single day he is granted audience three times. The Image The sun rises over the earth: The image of Progress. Thus the superior man himself Brightens his bright virtue The Lines These texts […]

Upper trigram: Chên The Arousing, ThunderLower trigram: Ch’ien The Creative, Heaven  The Judgement The Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers. The Image Thunder in heaven above: The image of The Power of the Great. Thus the superior man does not tread upon paths That do not accord with established order. The Lines These texts apply only for the lines […]

Upper trigram: Ch’ien The Creative, HeavenLower trigram: Kên Keeping Still, Mountain  The Judgement Retreat. Success. In what is small, perseverance furthers. The Image Mountain under heaven: the image of Retreat. Thus the superior man keeps the inferior man at a distance, Not angrily but with reserve. The Lines These texts apply only for the lines that were marked, when […]

Upper trigram: Chên The Arousing, ThunderLower trigram: Sun The Gentle, Wind, Wood  The Judgement Duration. Success. No blame. Perseverance furthers. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. The Image Thunder and wind: the image of Duration. Thus the superior man stands firm And does not change his direction. The Lines These texts apply only for the lines that […]

Upper trigram: Tui The Joyous, LakeLower trigram: Kên Keeping Still, Mountain  The Judgement Influence. Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune. The Image A lake on the mountain: The image of Influence. Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him By his readiness to receive them. The Lines These texts apply only for […]

Upper trigram: Li The Clinging, FlameLower trigram: Li The Clinging, Flame  The Judgement The Clinging. Perseverance furthers. It brings success. Care of the cow brings good fortune. The Image That which is bright rises twice: The image of Fire. Thus the great man, by perpetuating this brightness, Illumines the four quarters of the world. The Lines These texts apply […]

Upper trigram: K’an The Abysmal, WaterLower trigram: K’an The Abysmal, Water  The Judgement The Abysmal repeated. If you are sincere, you have success in your heart, And whatever you do succeeds. The Image Water flows on uninterruptedly and reaches it goal: The image of the Abysmal repeated. Thus the superior man walks in lasting virtue And carries on the […]

Upper trigram: Tui The Joyous, LakeLower trigram: Sun The Gentle, Wind, Wood  The Judgement Preponderance of the Great. The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. Success. The Image The lake rises above the trees: The image of Preponderance of the Great. Thus the superior man, when he stands alone, Is unconcerned, […]