The I Ching Speaks!



     21.  Shih Ho / Biting Through

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          ---- ----     above     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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          ---- ----     below     Ch^en   The Arousing, Thunder
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     The Judgement

          Biting Through has success.
          It is favorable to let justice be administered.

     The Image

          Thunder and lightning:
          The image of Biting Through.
          Thus the kings of former times made firm the laws
          Through clearly defined penalties.

     The Lines

          Six in the second place means:
          Bites through tender meat,
          So that his nose disappears.
          No blame.


     38.  K'uei / Opposition

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          ---- ----     above     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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          ----------     below     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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     The Judgement

          Opposition. In small matters, good fortune.

     The Image

          Above, fire; below, the lake:
          The image of Opposition.
          Thus amid all fellowship
          The superior man retains his individuality.