The I Ching Speaks!
47. K?un / Oppression (Exhaustion) ---- ---- ---------- above Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- ---- ---- ---------- below K?an The Abysmal, Water ---- ---- 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 ---- ---- ---------- above Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- ---- ---- ---------- below Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- 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.