Equinox III.7: The Shih Yi

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The document discusses various trigrams from the I Ching and their component parts, nuclear parts, and interlaced parts.

The document sections discuss different trigrams from the I Ching, providing their names and interpretations.

Some of the themes discussed in the text include virtues, fortune, relationships, and conduct.

ShihYi

BeingtheEquinoxIII:7
Transcribedfromtheoriginalscansandcorrectedtothebestoftheeditor'sability.

Ariyas2006

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Ch'ien

PhallusofPhallus

Ch'ien

Originatingfromtheterm,piercing advantageous,rightandfirm.

Thedragonlurks:itisnotimetoact. Thedragon'sinthefield;nowmakethypact. Beactive,watchful,usingcareandtact. Thedragonleaps:aburstingcataract. Thedragonploughstheskywithpaceexact. Exceednot,dragon:lestthyforcereact. (ifallthisheavenlyhostofdragonslacked theirheads,goodfortunewouldbecomeafact.)

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ComponentTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus) (M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

NuclearTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

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K'un

KteisofKteis

K'un

Great,originating,rightandfair, piercingandhelpful,firmasinthemare. Ifthetruemanshouldmove,hisfeetwillstray; forhimtofollowistheproperway. Hoarfrost!Thestrongonecomethbyandby. Straight,squareandgreat,advantagespringstoaye. Maintain,butboastnotvirtue'smajesty. Hereisasackmadesafebyskillfultie. Beholdtheyellowskirt;illfortunefly. Dragonsatwar:Gold,bloodandporphyry. (Correctandfirmtheconduct,thoushaltspy goodfortunefromthesky.)

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ComponentTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis) (F1)K'un(Kteis)

NuclearTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

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Chun

LunaofIgnis

Chun

Firm,correct;greatprogressthisevinces andvantagefromappointingfeudalprinces

Hardmereadvance,maintainthyplacecorrect. Distress,retreat;fearnot,afriendisnigh. Lostinthewood,seeknotadeertoespy. Retreating,seekthymate;withhim,aimhigh. Dispenserichfavoursasthyfriendsexpect. Thinehorsebolt;bleedtearsofagony!

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ComponentTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna) (M3)Chn(Ignis)

NuclearTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(M2)Li(Sol)

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Mng

TerraofLuna

Mng

Inexperience;letthemseethesage. Oncegainshissmile;twicewillincitehisrage.

Correcthimoncetofree;twice?Lethimgo! Treatfoolsandwomenkindly,they'vetheiruses. Wednotloosewomen,onlythattheyknow Chainsbindtheignorant,andsorrowsflow. Yetthegreatfool!Simplicity'sgoodglow! Protecttheignorantfromallabuses!

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ComponentTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra) (F2)K'an(Luna)

NuclearTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(M3)Chn(Ignis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

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Hs

LunaofPhallus

Hs

Patience;besincere;successwillgleam. Firmnessbringsfortune,thoumayestcrossthestream. Wait,constant,intheborderoftheland. Wait,slandered,bythemountaintorrent'ssand. Ah!Shunitsmud,ormischiefisathand. Stillwait,midstblood.Forthfromcavernhie! [Stillwait,atfestivalOhfirmlystand.]1 Threeguestscomehelping;greetthemcourteously.

1 ThislinewasmissingfromShihYiandtakenfromLiber216

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ComponentTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna) (M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

NuclearTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

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Sung

PhallusofLuna

Sung

Strife:Becautious;seeknottheextreme. Seekhelpfromfriends,anddonotcrossthestream. Perpetuatenotstrife,thoughslanderedthou. O'ermatched,retire,concealmentbethyfriend! Maintainthyplace,butclaimnoglorynow. O'ermatched,thestudyofheaven'slawperpend. Nowwithgreatfortuneonthysidecontend! Victorious,thefruit'sbitterintheend.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus) (F2)K'an(Luna)

NuclearTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(M2)Li(Sol)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

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Shih

KteisofLuna

Shih

Armies;alldependsuponthesage. Hisripeexperience,andhiswisdom'sage. Markwelltheruleofmartialstrategy. Chiefofthehost,thyKingconfersthepost. Dividedcounselinefficiency! Retreatisnotanerrorifneedbe. Seekanddestroybadfaithandmutiny! Butfindgoodmenforpostsofdignity.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis) (F2)K'an(Luna)

NuclearTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(M3)Chn(Ignis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

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Pi

LunaofKteis

Pi

Union.Firstexamine;artthouright? Thentherestlessjointhee;woethelaggard'splight. Sincerityofunionisthekey; Frominwardmindcomesforthtrueunity. Unitenotwithunworth'siniquity! There'sonebeyondthyselfthatyearnsforthee. Basewellthytoweruponthepeople'spower. Thyfirststepmissed?Disastershaltthousee.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna) (F1)K'un(Kteis)

NuclearTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

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HsiaoCh'u

FlatusofPhallus

HsiaoCh'u

Showssmallrestraint.Hencequicksuccess. Butcloudsindeed,weaskrain'shappiness.

StrayedComethoubackandfollowthineownplan! Bytrueattractionmetethystarryspan! Angerinwedlockoracarenpanne2! Bloodshedandwoesinceritybidsgo. Sincerity:Here'shelpfromalltheclan. Whowinstoomuchmaylose!Repose,Oman!

2 becausebrokendown{{??}}

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ComponentTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus) (M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

NuclearTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

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L

PhallusofAqua

It'sthetreadingofthepaththat'sright! StepontheTiger'stail;hewillnotbite. Followthepathofthineaccustomedright; Levelandeasywalkstheanchorite. Learnvanity,thebrave'sbluff,toflee! StepontheTiger'stail;hewillnotbite. Firm,resoluteyetperilousthyplight; Examinewell,theauguryoftheflight.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus) (F3)Tui(Aqua)

NuclearTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(M2)Li(Sol)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(M2)Li(Sol)

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T'ai

KteisofPhallus

T'ai

Thedueorderofthings;wesee,insum, goodfortune,smallthingsgone,andgreatthingscome. Pulluponestalk;andothersfollowit. Seekpatience,selfreliance,loveandwit. Thoughallthingschange,rejoice;forthatiswrit. Callfriendstohelpthee,theymaybringtheethrough. RememberwhatTiYithoughtrightandtrue. Thecity'sfallen;there'slittlethoucanstdo.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis) (M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

NuclearTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

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P'i

PhallusofKteis

P'i

All'sdisorderintheorganum. Weseethegreatgone,andthelittlecome. Againonestalkpulledbringstheotherstoo. Patience,obedience,fitness,buildanew. Shamehidethypurposefromthineownrightview! Actrightly;comradescometolovetheeandwonder. Restoringallthings,murmur,Wemayblunder. Thedarknesspasses;lightbreaksforthfromunder.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus) (F1)K'un(Kteis)

NuclearTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

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T'ungJn

PhallusofSol

T'ungJn

Men'sunion!Everywheretheclan! Crossthenthestream,thoufirmsuperiorman!

Herefirstthemasterrisesfromhisgate. Wellshouldhefleethecaresoffamily! Concealed.butwatchful,therightbornawait! Bereadytoattack,buttemptnotfate. Throughtearstolaughter,victorycrownsthystate. Eveninthesuburbsmenproclaimtheegreat.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus) (M2)Li(Sol)

NuclearTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

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TaYa

SolofPhallus

TaYa

Greathavings;wealth'sasorceress, withinwhosecauldronbubblesupsuccess. Steerclearofwrong,envisageclearthyroad. Lo!Thegreatwagonwithitsgoldenload! Greatprincetoheaven'ssonhisdutyhathshowed. Butguardresourcesashisjewelatoad. Sincerityismatchedbymajesty. Inallwaysheaven'sblessinghathoverflowed!

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ComponentTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol) (M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

NuclearTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

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Ch'ien

KteisofTerra

Ch'ien

Humility;thisyeast'stobaking. Amanmaywinineveryundertaking.

Increasehumilities;soclearstheway! Oncerecognized,whoistheretogainsay? Acknowledgedmeritwillsuccessinherit. Growthoumoretrulyhumbleeveryday. Thusallthyneighboursinthycausearray. Useforcebutonlyontheproperprey!

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ComponentTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis) (F4)Kn(Terra)

NuclearTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

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Y

IgnisofKteis

Satisfactionspreadsthroughallthycoasts. Appointthyprinces,andsendforththyhosts! Boastnotofpleasure!Therelurksoverthrow. Befirm,withforesightallthysoulaglow. Presumenot;understandwhatcamemaygo! Shedhappiness,callfriendstosharesuccess! Makenotahabit;joy'sasdullaswoe. Oh!Thinkmoredeeply;changeiswisdom'sthrow!

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ComponentTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis) (F1)K'un(Kteis)

NuclearTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(F2)Kn(Terra)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

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Sui

AquaofIgnis

Sui

Followafter;butinfollowingchecked bybeingfirm,unwaveringandcorrect. Changingpursuit,seekfriendsbeyondthygate. Shouldoneleaveold,andfollowayoungboy? Wiselierleaveyouth,andage'switemploy. Adherentshurt;makesurethywayisstraight. Followallexcellencewitheagergait. Thesincerekingmaysacrificewithjoy.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua) (M3)Chn(Ignis)

NuclearTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(M2)Li(Sol)

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Ku

TerraofFlatus

Ku

Service.Thoumayestcrossthestreamnodoubt ifthouhavefullythoughtthypurposeout. Goodson,repairthysire'sinfirmity; Begentlewiththymother'sfrailty,Son. Yea,clearthyfather'stroubles,everyone. Restrainthycourse;viewthemindulgently. Thusgainthepraiseofthineutility. Dowhatthouwilt,thyself,aslavetonone!

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ComponentTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra) (M4)Sun(Flatus)

NuclearTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

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Lin

KteisofAqua

Lin

Great;here'sprogressandsuccesstofirm correctness;butmoretroubleattheterm! Nowwiththycomradefirmlyforcethepace! Advancewithhimalliancewinstherace. Becautious,oradvancemayleadtheeastray. Goforwardonlyinthenoblestway. Greatrulersneedgreatwisdomeveryday. Honest,magnanimous,woofortune'sray.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis) (F3)Tui(Aqua)

NuclearTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(M3)Chn(Ignis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(M3)Chn(Ignis)

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Kuan

FlatusofKteis

Kuan

Manifesting;contemplating;see Thoubesincere,pure,just,withdignity. Thoughtlessandboyish:littleshaltthousee! Peepfromthydoorawoman'smodesty. Considerthinewholecourseinsistently. State'swealresolved,seekaidofmajesty. Considerthylife'scourse,lestactionerr, Andcriticisethysoul'struecharacter.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F4)Sun(Flatus) (F1)K'un(Kteis)

NuclearTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

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ShihHo

SolofIgnis

ShihHo

Unitebygnawing;heresuccess comesbytheproperuseoflegalstress.

Nipcrimeinthebud;loptoes,putfeetinstocks; Elsefleshandnosemustnextbebittenthrough. Quick,ordriedfleshgivesdoubleworktodo! Gnaw,gnaw,fakepledgeserethegateunlocks. Gnaw:goldrewardsprecautionfirmandtrue. Or,last,theGanguetheearscutoff,fatemocks.

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ComponentTrigrams
[(M2)Li(Sol)3] (M3)Chn(Ignis)

NuclearTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(M3)Chn(Ignis)

3 TheManuscripthad(F2)K'an[Luna]buttheTrigramisobviouslySol

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Pi

TerraofSol

Pi

Ornament,shouldhavefreecourseindeed. Butinitsplace:itshallnottakethelead. Adornthyfeet,andhavenoneedofhorses. Adornthybeard,fordignityisdue. Adorn,seekfirmcorrectnessinthycourses! Horsed,winged,desirethehonestandtrue! Thoughpoor,suburban,there'sgoodworktodo. Cladinpurewhite,simplicitythyforceis.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra) (M2)Li(Sol)

NuclearTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Fire)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

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Po

TerraofKteis

Po

Falling;overturning;whenthingsquake Toagitatethemmoreisamistake. Injurethecouch'slegs,soonallwillgo; Injureitsframe,soontotaloverthrow. Destroy,whenneediswillnotwisdomshow? Thecouchdestroyed,itsoccupanthathwoe. Beloyal,helpthyfollowers;all'saglow. That'llbeartheebrave;thesmallmandigshisgrave.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra) (F1)K'un(Kteis)

NuclearTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

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Fu

KteisofIgnis

Fu

Comingback;thou'rtfreetocomeandgo. Friendshelp;nowmovewithconfidenceaglow. Correctsmallblunderslookforluckywonders! Hasterred?Returnandtaketheproperway. Return,return;andnomoregoastray! [Returnthoughallthycomradessaytheenay.]4 Noblyreturnthemasteroftheday! Buterrorpiledonerrordeucetopay!

4 Thislinewasnotpresentinthescannedmanuscript.ItisaddedfromLiber216.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis) (M3)Chn(Ignis)

NuclearTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(M3)Chn(Ignis))

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WuWang

PhallusofIgnis

WuWang

Sincerityandprudence;splendid ifinallthesemattersthouhavenotoffended.

Freefromallinsincerity,presson! Goodgoing,ifthoureapwithneveraplough! Yetinnocenceoftbearsguilt'sbrandedbrow. Firmness,correctness;thesebidwoebegone. Thegoodmansick?Heneedsnodoctordon. Time'scomewhensilence'sbookisbesttocon.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus) (M3)Chn(Ignis)

NuclearTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(M2)Li(Sol))

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TaCh'u

TerraofPhallus

TaCh'u

Thegreataccumulation;quit Thyprivatevirtuewhenstateneedethit.

Peril;movenot,butlookwithinthineheart. Then,withduecare,bereadyforthestart. Now,withgoodhorse,welltrained,playhardthypart! Blockeventheyoungbull'shorns!He'ssaferso. Castratetheboaritsteethwillgentlyshow. Thenrulethestarsgoodfortuneaidthineart!

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ComponentTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra) (M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

NuclearTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(F3)Tui(Aqua))

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I

TerraofIgnis

Nourishment;thematterandthemode, Demandthatthoughtshouldindicatetheroad. Sufficethyself;elsehowthyjawshallquiver! Lookneitherdownnorup,thesagessay. Illnourished,actionmerelymeansaffray. Butlo!Belowtheebleatsthetiger'sprey. Impropermethod?Firmandcautiousstay! Butthou,whonurturestall,maystcrosstheriver.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra) (M3)Chn(Ignis)

NuclearTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(M3)Chn(Ignis))

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TaKuo

AquaofFlatus

TaKuo

Aweakenedbeamisunderstress. Tomoveinanymannerspellssuccess.

Placematsforthingssetdown;thenfaultsarefew. Deadwillowshoots;oldmanyoungwifewellwooing. Thebeamisweak;fate'sbusywiththebrewing! Thebeamcurvesuployaltydidtheglueing. Deadwillowflowers;oldwifeyoungmenpursuing! Boldwader,thinehead'swetbutthouwasttrue!

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ComponentTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua) (M4)Sun(Flatus)

NuclearTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(M4)Sun(Flatus))

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K'an

LunaofLuna

K'an

Defile,cavern,pit:Intimesofdanger makenotsincerityofactastranger. Gorgewithingorge,thencaverndonotgo! Involvenotdeeplierthydangerouscase! Perilall'roundBestill'stheluckiestshow! Instructingking's,mosthumblecautionshow! Bepatient,timebringsorderwithgravepace. Boundandbeset,bewilderedtoo?Whatwoe!

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ComponentTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna) (F2)K'an(Luna)

NuclearTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(M3)Chn(Ignis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(F4)Kn(Terra))

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Li

SolofSol

Li

Sun;attachment.Bethywaydocile aswellasfirmthenseegoodfortunesmile. Confusedatstart?Letreverencebefriend. Here'sfortunerightlyplacedandclothedinyellow. Acceptthine[ills]5withcheerorworseattend. Abruptnessfie!Thusfireanddeathdescend. Luckcomestoaidthee,melancholyfellow! Invictorybejustanobleend.

5 TheScanhadells,whichmakesnosense.216hadills,whichwasusedhere.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol) (M2)Li(Sol)

NuclearTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(F3)Tui(Aqua))

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Hsien

AquaofTerra

Hsien

MutualInfluence;goodfortunebless Man'sfirmcorrectnesswiththetide,success. Would'stwalk?Tomovethytoesaloneisaflaw; Butcalves?'Tweresurelybettertowithdraw. Thighstoo?Clingclosetoleaders?Thouwiltrueit. [Incited]6plans?Onlythyfriendspursueit. Butshrugthyshoulders!Godshallgladlyviewit. Thenwagnotthytongue,nordropthyjaw!

6 Thescan&216hadInsitedforwhichIcouldfindnodefinition.IchoseIncitedoverInsisted,thoughresearch needstobedone.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua) (F4)Kn(Terra)

NuclearTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(M4)Sun(Flatus))

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Hng

IgnisofFlatus

Hng

Bypersistancearegreatempiresbuilt. Thereisnolawbeyonddowhatthouwilt. Lustofresultmarswillineveryway; Butsteadfastpurposespansthevastabysm. Maintainthyvirtueheednotcriticism! Seeknotreward;thyworkbeitsownchris, Passivelovewins,whereactiveloses,fray; Andviolenteffortsendinswiftdecay.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis) (M4)Sun(Flatus)

NuclearTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(F2)K'an(Luna))

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Tun

PhallusofTerra

Tun

Aretirement.Thoughthyforcebespent. Adroitwithdrawalmasterstheevent! Peril!Withdraw!Keepstillthoughtailyetshow. Holdfastthypurposesubtly,evenso. Gracioustothemthatbindthee;hatetheirire; Maugretheirwill,thegreathavewitto[retire.]7 Retreatinordereventhegodsadmire. Retreatwithdignityrekindlefire.

7 Thescanhadreitre.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus) (F4)Kn(Terra))

NuclearTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

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TaChuang

IgnisofPhallus

TaChuang

Greatstrength.Befirmandselfreliant; Buttyrannoustouseitlikeagiant!

Plantfirmthyfeet,butdarenotyettomove! Thyfirmcorrectnessexerciseandprove. Fencesentangleramswhoblindlyshove. Strengthfailstoforcesomefatesthatyieldtolove. Thinepurposegained,relaxnortaxthineheartso; Oncetangled,thebestchanceistoknowthouartso!

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ComponentTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis) (M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

NuclearTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

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Chin

SolofKteis

Chin

Toadvancewhenthouhastwonfolkease, thylordshallgivetheegiftsanddignities. Firm,patientandgreathearted,waitthyday! Movewithregrettheroyalmother'sway! Confidencethusbegottenwhydelay? Advancebystealth;themarmotguidetheeyet; Woonotsuccess;thegames'sthegametoplay. Usepowerwithcautionorbewareregret!

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ComponentTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol) (F1)K'un(Kteis)

NuclearTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

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MingI

KteisofSol

MingI

Intelligencesorehurt;reflect onthepositionrigidlycorrect.

Hurt?Droopthywingsandfast,whilecriticsleaguer. Ahorsemaysaveonewoundedinthethigh. Thygreatfoetaken,bethounotovereager! Escapefromnightbymind'spropriety. ThinkhowthecourtofChimetdestiny. Atlastearthswallowshimthattrodthesky.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis) (M2)Li(Sol)

NuclearTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

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ChiaJn

FlatusofSol

ChiaJn

Thehousehold:Thisrightrule'sitsbase! Thewifebefirm,correct,inherownplace.

First,properlaw'sthenecessarything. Housekeeper,keepthehousewithmodesty! Besternforidlenessandchattering. Thusfortunehelpsenrichthefamily. Allsharetheluckofthehighhandedking. Sincere,majestic,theend'sglittering.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus) (M2)Li(Sol)

NuclearTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

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K'uei

SolofAqua

K'uei

All'sdisunion,motherofdistress; Butinsmallmatterstheremaybesuccess. Loststeedsreturn;badmenmayyettakethyway; Thylordmaychancetomeettheeinthebyway. Baffledandpunished?Bidetime'samnesty. Aloneanddisunion?Friendsonthehighway Joinedwiththyministerthycourseisfree. Pigs?Ghosts?Foes?Goforwardontheskyway.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol) (F3)Tui(Aqua)

NuclearTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(M2)Li(Sol)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(M3)Chn(Ignis)

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Chien

LunaofTerra

Chien

Incompetenceandlameness;time forthegreatmantoaidtheeintheclimb.

Advanceaddstrouble;stillnessaidstheenow. Keepstrugglingwithnoselftomarthyvow. Advancenot;seekagainthineancientclan! Advancenot;bewiththoseunitedthou. Struggle!Friendscometoprosecutethyplan. Advancenot!Waitforaidfromthegreatman!

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ComponentTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna) (F4)Kn(Terra)

NuclearTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

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Hsieh

IgnisofLuna

Hsieh

Loosing;ifall'swon,returnandrest. Ifpartialgain,quickactionwillbebest. BegintoloosenStraightandcleartheway. Ridfieldsoffoxes;fillthegoldenquiver. Beggarsonhorsebacktemptthebrigand'splay. Standnottoopposethefriendscometodeliver. Removeallwrong;thenallmenownthysway. Theprincethefalcononthewallshallslay.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis) (F2)K'an(Luna)

NuclearTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(M2)Li(Sol)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F3)Water(Aqua)

(F18)K'un(Kteis)

8 ThetexthadF4HoweverKteishasbeen(F1)throughout.

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Sun

TerraofAqua

Sun

Diminution;besincere;theprice isnotthemeasureofthesacrifice. Leavebusinesstohelpfriends,butyetbewary! Guardagainstaction;ofthecashbechary! Threewalk,one'sgone;onewalks,andmeetsatwo. Byfriendshiponefindswoesbecomingfew. Here'stortoiseshellsfromthechosenfew. Prudentthoughkindwellservedbyfriendso'dignitary.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra) (F3)Tui(Aqua)

NuclearTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(M3)Chn(Ignis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(M3)Chn(Ignis)

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I

FlatusofAqua

Increase;now'snotimetositandshiver; buttomoveon,eventocrosstheriver. Successexcusesboldness;facethyfate! Goodomensandtruevirtuejoined,essay! Illleadstowell,forhimwholeadstheway; Eventhecapitalremovehemay. Letallmensharethineimprovedestate! Bysoul'sdisordersrealmsdisintegrate.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Aqua) (F3)Tui(Aqua)

NuclearTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(M2)Li(Sol)

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Kuai

AquaofPhallus

Kuai

Cuttingoff;displeasure;frontthyfoe; butshowreluctancedueinactingso. Laywellthyplansbeforethemarchbegins. Seekloyalfriendsandhavenofearofgins. Fightonalone;persistentcouragewins! Defeated,acquiescesmilesconquergrins. Uprootsmallmenlikepurslanetantheirskins; Cutoffisheandevilhisendbe!

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ComponentTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua) (M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

NuclearTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

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Kou

PhallusofFlatus

Kou

Suddenlyencounteringbehold awomandonotwedher?whoisbold. Restrainweakfollyorwoomelancholy! Here'sfishbutasknotfishyfolktodine! Defeated,yes;butnotatmeatwithswine! Nofishbecausethouhastmixedwiththieves,infine concealthyvirtuescellarsripenwine! Buthermitslosethingshumanfordivine.

Page89

ComponentTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus) (M4)Sun(Flatus)

NuclearTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

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Ts'ui

AquaofKteis

Ts'ui

Collection;totheshrinerepair andsacrificethegreatestvictoriesthere!. Alone,arthelpless;callthyrightally; Withhim,evensmallprayersearnheaven'sswiftreply. Baffled,yetstruggling,thoushaltceasetosigh. Successexcusesboldness;recollect thentobefirminvirtueandcorrect! Weepforthylonelinessbutstillaimhigh!

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ComponentTrigrams
(M3)Tui(Aqua) (M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

NuclearTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

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Shng

KteisofFlatus

Shng

Theascent;goseektheloftyone! Andinthesouthgiveworshiptothesun!.

Makethyselfwelcomewiththegreat;aimhigh! Smallgiftsaresweetenedbysinceregoodwill. Butemptycitiesartthouboldtofill? Thekingrewardsthytruesincerity; Ascendthestairswithproperdignity. Firmrightmaintain,thoughblindthesilentsky!

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ComponentTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis) (M4)Sun(Flatus)

NuclearTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

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K'un

AquaofLuna

K'un

Straitenedanddistressed;thegreatmanacts. Butrhetoricisfarremovedfromfacts. Barebuttockstreestumpvalleyhopesdecay. Embarrassedking,bequietandsincere! Rocks,thornscomehome,andfindthywifeastray. Evenwithfriendsthecourseishardtosteer. Rebellion?Honestyhasnoughttofear. Bound?Onthebrink?Repentandtakethyway!

Page95

ComponentTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua) (F2)K'an(Luna)

NuclearTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(M2)Li(Sol)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

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Ching

LunaofFlatus

Ching

Well;thecommonfountainofincrease. Ifkeptwithcare,itsvirtuesnevercease.

Muddyordried,whatuse?Bewaredecay. Leaky:forshame!Theworkerisdisgraced. Clear,butunused;howsenselessisthewaste! Welllaidandlined,hownoblethedisplay. Comedrinkthewatercold,pellucidchaste. Heretothebrimitbubblesgothyway!

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ComponentTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna) (M4)Sun(Flatus)

NuclearTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

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Ko

AquaofSol

Ko

Change;mendoubtuntiltheirdullnesssees thechangewisdomcanforetellwithease. Atfirst;thoughartboundwithstripsofyellowhide. Waitthenalittle,time'safriendtothee. Hastemaywreckall;discussthyplansuntried. Firstgainmen'sconfidence;thensaddleandride! SwiftasatigerwiththeI9forguide! Confirmthychangewithfirmsincerity.

9 216hadYisothismaybeindicatingtheideogramorhexagramratherthantheself.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua) (M2)Li(Sol)

NuclearTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

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Ting

SolofFlatus

Ting

[Cauldron]10;firmitsauspicewemayguess, realization,progress,andsuccess. Upsetthefoulpots!thywhoreearnsmotherfee. Beforethoueatsetguardsaboutthytable! Frownsfailureifthoubenotequitable. Thenshameonthee;thycaseispitiable. Goldornamentsmen'sfirmsincerity. Andringsofjadeattesthimhonourable!

10 TheScanhasCaldronbut216hasCauldron

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ComponentTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol) (M4)Sun(Flatus)

NuclearTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Sol)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

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Chn

IgnisofIgnis

Chn

Fire!Beware,butsmilewithmeindivine! Letnothingscaretheeintospillingwine! Here'strouble;watchthyways,butdrinkthywine! Takeloftyground;thetidewillebbandflow. Distraught?Maydangerteachtheelowtogo! Fightfirewithfire,orsinkinmudsupine! Troublesmeanprofitsforthemenwhoknow. Caution!Foreseetheactionofthefoe!

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ComponentTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis) (M3)Chn(Ignis)

NuclearTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(M3)Chn(Ignis)

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Kn

TerraofTerra

Kn

Earth;keepsilencelikethyspine!Seenone aboutthee!Thusthesilkofwisdom'sspun. Plantfirmthyfeet;reposebenowthylaw. Thylegs'twereilltoadvancethemorwithdraw. Ifloinsmove,theheart'sliabletoriot. Keepstillthybody'sfidgets,Johnnyraw, and,fortheloveofheavenholdthyjaw! Fortuneattendswhopersevereinquiet.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra) (F4)Kn(Terra)

NuclearTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

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Chien

FlatusofTerra

Chien

Gradualprogress:bethyrightfirmcarriage suggestiveofalady'sdecentmarriage.

Wildgeeseapproachtheshorewithcaretheyfly! Theyreachtherocksandpasturejoyfully. Dryplainstheycrossitneedsavigorouswing! Theyreachthetrees,andrest;butnottoohigh. Atlasttheygainthegoaloftravelling; Seeonbroadheightstheirfeathersglittering.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus) (F4)Kn(Terra)

NuclearTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

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KueiMei

IgnisofAqua

KueiMei

Togivefirstyoungerdaughtersillcourse. Don'tstartwiththecarriageinfrontofthehorse.

Gotoit,yecripples!I'llholdyourcrutches. Blindofoneeye?Beaschasteasaduchess! Now,youngersistersthere'sscrubbingtodo! Betterpostponematrimonialclutches! ThinkofT'angIandhissistersanew! Nomeatonthechops,andnobeansinthestew.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis) (F3)Tui(Aqua)

NuclearTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(M2)Li(Sol)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(M3)Chn(Ignis)

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Fng

IgnisofSol

Fng

Large,abundant;nowcare'snightisdone. Shedforththygloryasthenoondaysun. Firstmeetthymate,thenmultiplythyforce. Behumblyloyalinobscurity; Letnotitsaccidentsdisturbthycourse. Matedindarknessmen!'Tisfortune'ssource. Then,calltheclansmenofability! Butprideandinsolenceslaymajesty.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis) (M2)Li(Sol)

NuclearTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

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L

SolofTerra

Stranger,Firmrightconductmayunravel mostofthetanglesincidenttotravel. Meanmenbymenialtoilincreasetheirwoe; Welllodged,served,moniedmenmoreeasygo. Hishouseonfire,hisservantsfled,'waredanger. Thoughrich,armed,rested,stillsetcautionranger! Goodmanners,selfeffacementwiththethrow; whilearroganceandviolencehurtthestranger.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol) (F4)Kn(Terra)

NuclearTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

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Sun

FlatusofFlatus

Sun

Wood,wind;marktheirsubtlysuavepersistence! Elasticease,thelineofleastresistance. Infirmofpurpose,learnthesoldier'sway. Askhumblyofthegodstoguidethycourse! Violentexcessofstrugglebreedsremorse. Wideforethoughtsandshrewdtacticspledgetheeprey. Withsteady,easystrokesapplythyforce. Fear,indecision,sapthelastresource.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus) (M4)Sun(Flatus)

NuclearTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(F3)Tui(Aqua)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

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Tui

AquaofAqua

Tui

Stillwatersmayrundeepandfree; Mistakenotslacknessforphilosophy! Appeasethyself,harmoniousinthysphere! Singlethywill,mostutterlysincere! Turnnotasidewhensirenpleasureswoo! Searchthyselfwelltomakethypurposeclear. Tootrustfulcustomersmaybuytoodear. 'Tispleasanttobecaptainofthycrew!

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ComponentTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua) (F3)Tui(Aqua)

NuclearTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus)

(M2)Li(Sol)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(M2)Li(Sol)

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Huan

FlatusofLuna

Huan

Dissipation;inthefieldoffools Thekinglymanstandsfirm,dividesandrules. Oneneedsahorseinthisworld'smobmellay Oneneedsarefuge,osecureshrewdplan. Wemusthaveknocks,normindthem,inthefray. Scatterthemob,thenpickthechoicearray. Commandthemob,andfilltheirbellies,man! Goodendforgetshowbadlyitbegan.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus) (F2)K'an(Luna)

NuclearTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(M3)Chn(Ignis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(F4)Kn(Terra)

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Chieh

LunaofAqua

Chieh

Regulations.Whocandowithoutthem? Butnottoomany,lestmencometofloutthem.

Quitnotthinehousetomeddlewiththeestate; Butsetgoodorderstillwithinthygate. Thoumayestlamentifthoushould'stdisobey. Butkeepthelawandgothypeacefulway. Enactthylawssuave,tactful,moderate; Butvexnotmenwithharshnessoverweigh!

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ComponentTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna) (F3)Tui(Aqua)

NuclearTrigrams
(F4)Kn(Terra)

(M3)Chn(Ignis)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(M2)Li(Sol)

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ChungFu

FlatusofAqua

ChungFu

Supremesincerity;thywishfulfilled. Forthismovesevenpigsandfish.

Trustthouthyself,reposeinthineownsphere. Butwelcomeandreciprocategoodcheer. Amateinvolvesvicissitudesthatvary; Hetravelsfastwhotravelssolitary! Menaremostloyaltomenmostsincere; Butfailure'sforskysoaringchanticleer!

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ComponentTrigrams
(M4)Sun(Flatus) (F3)Tui(Aqua)

NuclearTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(M2)Li(Sol)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis)

(M2)Li(Sol)

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HsiaoKuo

IgnisofTerra

HsiaoKuo

Excessivetrifles;butbeware ingreatthingsnottotrustthyselftoair.

Wingedthoughthoube,soarnottoorashlyhigh! Letnotselfseekingoutrunloyalty! Menbeincautionasktheirfoestoassail; Tactandadroitnesshelp11onetoprevail, Ateasiestmark,letthinearrowsfly! Uncurbedambitioncourtscalamity.

11 Thescanhadhelpo.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M3)Chn(Ignis) (F4)Kn(Terra)

NuclearTrigrams
(F3)Tui(Aqua)

(M4)Sun(Flatus)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

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ChiChi

LunaofSol

ChiChi

Perfectedwork.Perfectionborders closetothefrontiersofnewdisorders.

Maintainsuccess;behistory'slessonsheeded! Alarmed,benotdistractedorunsteady; Puttoeachenterprisethefullforceneeded! Tostopthefirstleak,vigilantandready. Smallworkswroughtwiselyaremostsurelyspeeded! Rashviolencedrownsindarkdisaster'seddy.

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ComponentTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna) (M2)Li(Sol)

NuclearTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol)

(F2)K'an(Luna)

InterlacedTrigrams
(F1)K'un(Kteis)

(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

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WeiChi

SolofLuna

WeiChi

Workruined!Ahsonearlycrossed thestream!Stepslacklyonce,andallislost!

Isthyforceequaltothytask?elsetrynot! Retireinthefaceofoverwhelmingodds. Totheworld'smotethineowneye'sbeamapplynot! Warpatientthroughpersistentperiods! Sowintofortune,fameandflamethatdienot; masterful,modest,feastthouwiththegods.

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ComponentTrigrams
(M2)Li(Sol) (F2)K'an(Luna)

NuclearTrigrams
(F2)K'an(Luna)

(M2)Li(Sol)

InterlacedTrigrams
(M1)Ch'ien(Phallus)

(F1)K'un(Kteis)

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