The I Ching Speaks!

     47.  K?un / Oppression (Exhaustion)

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          ----------     above     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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          ----------     below     K?an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          Oppression. Success. Perseverance.
          The great man brings about good fortune.
          No blame.
          When one has something to say,
          It is not believed.

     The Image

          There is no water in the lake:
          The image of Exhaustion.
          Thus the superior man stakes his life
          On following his will.

     The Lines

          Six at the beginning means:
          One sits oppressed under a bare tree
          And strays into a gloomy valley.
          For three years one sees nothing.


     58.  Tui / The Joyous, Lake

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          ----------     above     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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          ----------     below     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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     The Judgement

          The Joyous. Success.
          Perseverance is favorable.

     The Image

          Lakes resting one on the other:
          The image of the Joyous.
          Thus the superior man joins with his friends
          For discussion and practice.