Fire in the lake: the image of Revolution.Thus the superior manSets the calendar in order..L 1 9Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow..L 2 6When one's own day comes, one may create revolution.Starting brings good fortune. No blame..L 3 9Starting brings misfortune.Perseverance brings danger.When the talk of revolution has gone the rounds three times,One may commit himself,And men will believe him..L 4 9Remorse disappears. Men believe him.Changing the form of government brings good fortune..L 5 9The great man changes like a tiger.Even before he questions the oracleHe is believed..L 6 6The superior man changes like a panther.The inferior man molts in the face.Starting brings misfortune.To remain persevering brings good fortune.And makes the seasons clear..H 50 "Ting" "The Caldron".X 3 2.JThe Caldron. Supreme good fortune.Success..IFire over wood:The image of The Caldron.Thus the superior man consolidates his fateBy making his position correct..L 1 6A \fIting\fR with legs upturned.Furthers removal of stagnating stuff.One takes a concubine for the sake of her son.No blame..L 2 9There is food in the \fIting\fR.My comrades are envious,But they cannot harm me.Good fortune..L 3 9The handle of the \fIting\fR is altered.One is impeded in his way of life.The fat of the pheasant is not eaten.Once rain falls, remorse is spent.Good fortune comes in the end..L 4 9The legs of the \fIting\fR are broken.The prince's meal is spilledAnd his person is soiled.Misfortune..L 5 6 GThe \fIting\fR has yellow handles, golden carrying rings.Perseverance furthers..L 6 9 GThe \fIting\fR has rings of jade.Great good fortune.Nothing that would not act to further..H 51 "Ch\o'^e'n" "The Arousing (Shock, Thunder)".X 7 7.JShock brings success.Shock comes\(emoh, oh!Laughing words\(emha, ha!The shock terrifies for a hundred miles,And he does not let fall the sacrificial spoon and chalice..IThunder repeated: the image of Shock.Thus in fear and tremblingThe superior man sets his life in orderAnd examines himself..L 1 9 GShock comes\(emoh, oh!Then follow laughing words\(emha, ha!Good fortune..L 2 6Shock comes bringing danger.A hundred thousand timesYou lose your treasuresAnd must climb the nine hills.Do not go in pursuit of them.After seven days you will get them back..L 3 6Shock comes and makes one distraught.If shock spurs to actionOne remains free of misfortune..L 4 9Shock is mired..L 5 6Shock goes hither and thither.Danger.However, nothing at all is lost.Yet there are things to be done..L 6 6Shock brings ruin and terrified gazing around.Going ahead brings misfortune.If is has not yet touched one's own bodyBut has reached one's neighbor first,There is no blame.One's comrades have something to talk about..H 52 "K\o'^e'n" "Keeping Still, Mountain".X 4 4.JKeeping Still. Keeping his back stillSo that he no longer feels his body.He goes into the courtyardAnd does not see his people.No blame..IMountains standing close together:The image of Keeping Still.Thus the superior manDoes not permit his thoughtsTo go beyond his situation..L 1 6Keeping his toes still.No blame.Continued perseverance furthers..L 2 6Keeping his calves still.He cannot rescue him whom he follows.His heart is not glad..L 3 9Keeping his hips still.Making his sacrum stiff.Dangerous. The heart suffocates..L 4 6Keeping his trunk still.No blame..L 5 6Keeping his jaws still.The words have order.Remorse disappears..L 6 9 GNoblehearted keeping still.Good fortune..H 53 "Chien" "Development (Gradual Progress)".X 2 4.JDevelopment. The maidenIs given in marriage.Good fortune.Perseverance furthers..IOn the mountain, a tree:The image of Development.Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,In order to improve the mores..L 1 6The wild goose gradually draws near the shore.The young son is in danger.There is talk. No blame..L 2 6 GThe wild goose gradually draws near the cliff.Eating and drinking in peace and concord.Good fortune..L 3 9The wild goose gradually draws near the plateau.The man goes forth and does not return.The woman carries a child but does not bring it forth.Misfortune.It furthers one to fight off robbers..L 4 6The wild goose gradually draws near the tree.Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame..L 5 9 GThe wild goose gradually draws near the summit.For three years the woman has no child.In the end nothing can hinder her.Good fortune..L 6 9The wild goose gradually draws near the cloud heights.Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance.Good fortune..H 54 "Kuei Mei" "The Marrying Maiden".X 7 5.JThe Marrying Maiden.Undertakings bring misfortune.Nothing that would further..IThunder over the lake:The image of The Marrying Maiden.Thus the superior manUnderstands the transitoryIn the light of the eternity of the end..L 1 9The marrying maiden as a concubine.A lame man who is able to tread.Undertakings bring good fortune..L 2 9A one-eyed man who is able to see.The perseverance of a solitary man furthers..L 3 6 CThe marrying maiden as a slave.She marries as a concubine..L 4 9The marrying maiden draws out the allotted time.A late marriage comes in due course..L 5 6 GThe sovereign I gave his daughter in marriage.The embroidered garments of the princessWere not as gorgeousAs those of the servingmaid.The moon that is nearly fullBrings good fortune..L 6 6 CThe woman holds the basket, but there are no fruits in it.The man stabs the sheep, but no blood flows.Nothing that acts to further..H 55 "F\o'^e'ng" "Abundance [Fullness]".X 7 3.JAbundance has success.The king attains abundance.Be not sad.Be like the sun at midday..IBoth thunder and lightning come:The image of Abundance.Thus the superior man decides lawsuitsAnd carries out punishments..L 1 9When a man meets his destined ruler,They can be together ten days,And it is not a mistake.Going meets with recognition..L 2 6The curtain is of such fullnessThat the polestars can be seen at noon.Through going one meets with mistrust and hate.If one rouses him through truth,Good fortune comes..L 3 9The underbrush is of such abundanceThat the small stars can be seen at noon.He breaks his right arm. No blame..L 4 9The curtain is of such fullnessThat the polestars can be seen at noon.He meets his ruler, who is of like kind.Good fortune..L 5 6 GLines are coming,Blessing and fame draw near.Good fortune..L 6 6His house is in a state of abundance.He screens off his family.He peers through the gateAnd no longer perceives anyone.For three years he sees nothing.Misfortune..H 56 "Lu" "The Wanderer".X 3 4.JThe Wanderer. Success through smallness.Perseverance brings good fortuneTo the wanderer..IFire on the mountain:The image of The Wanderer.Thus the superior manIs clear-minded and cautiousIn imposing penalties,And protracts no lawsuits..L 1 6If the wanderer busies himself with trivial things,He draws down misfortune upon himself..L 2 6The wanderer comes to and inn.He has his property with him.He wins the steadfastness of a young servant..L 3 9The wanderer's inn burns down.He loses the steadfastness of his young servant.Danger..L 4 9The wanderer rests in a shelter.He obtains his property and an ax.My heart is not glad..L 5 6 GHe shoots a pheasant.It drops with the first arrow.In the end this brings both praise and office..L 6 9The bird's nest burns up.The wanderer laughs at first,Then must needs lament and weep.Through carelessness he loses his cow.Misfortune..H 57 "Sun" "The Gentle (The Penetrating, Wind)".X 2 2.JThe Gentle. Success through what is small.It furthers one to have somewhere to go.It furthers one to see the great man..IWinds following one upon the other:The image of the Gently Penetrating.Thus the superior manSpreads his commands abroadAnd carries out his undertakings..L 1 6 CIn advancing and in retreating,The perseverance of a warrior furthers..L 2 9Penetration under the bed.Priests and magicians are used in great number.Good fortune. No blame..L 3 9Repeated penetration. Humiliation..L 4 6 CRemorse vanishes.During the huntThree kinds of game are caught..L 5 9 GPerseverance brings good fortune.Remorse vanishes.Nothing that does not further.No beginning, but an end.Before the change, three days.After the change, three days.Good fortune..L 6 9Penetration under the bed.He loses his property and his axPerseverance brings misfortune..H 58 "Tui" "The Joyous, Lake".X 5 5.JThe Joyous. Success.Perseverance is favorable..ILakes resting on one another:The image of the Joyous.Thus the superior man joins with his friendsFor discussion and practice..L 1 9Contented joyousness. Good fortune..L 2 9 GSincere joyousness. Good fortune.Remorse disappears..L 3 6 CComing joyousness. Misfortune..L 4 9Joyousness that is weighed is not at peace.After ridding himself of mistakes a man has joy..L 5 9 GSincerity toward disintegrating influences is dangerous..L 6 6 CSeductive joyousness..H 59 "Huan" "Dispersion [Dissolution]".X 2 6.JDispersion. Success.The king approaches his temple.It furthers one to cross the great water.Perseverance furthers..IThe wind drives over the water:The image of Dispersion.Thus the kings of old sacrificed to the LordAnd built temples..L 1 6He brings help with the strength of a horse.Good fortune..L 2 9 CAt the dissolutionHe hurries to that which supports him.Remorse disappears..L 3 6He dissolves his self. No remorse..L 4 6 CHe dissolves his bond with his group.Supreme good fortune.Dispersion leads in turn to accumulation.This is something that ordinary men do not think of..L 5 9 GHis loud cries are as dissolving as sweat.Dissolution! A king abides without blame..L 6 9He dissolves his blood.Departing, keeping at a distance, going out,Is without blame..H 60 "Chieh" "Limitation".X 6 5.JLimitation. Success.Galling limitation must not be persevered in..IWater over Lake: the image of Limitation.Thus the superior manCreates numbers and measure,And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct..L 1 9Not going out of the door and the courtyardIs without blame..L 2 9Not going out of the gate and the courtyardBrings misfortune..L 3 6He who knows no limitationWill have cause to lament.No blame..L 4 6Contented limitation. Success..L 5 9 GSweet limitation brings good fortune.Going brings esteem..L 6 6Galling limitation.Perseverance brings misfortune.Remorse disappears..H 61 "Chung Fu" "Inner Truth".X 2 5.JInner Truth. Pigs and fishes.Good fortune.It furthers one to cross the great water.Perseverance furthers..IWind over lake: the image of Inner Truth.Thus the superior man discusses criminal casesIn order to delay executions..L 1 9Being prepared brings good fortune.If there are secret designs, it is disquieting..L 2 9A crane is calling in the shade.Its young answers it.I have a good goblet.I will share it with you..L 3 6 CHe finds a comrade.Now he beats the drum, now he stops.Now he sobs, now he sings..L 4 6 CThe moon nearly at the full.The team horse goes astray.No blame..L 5 9 GHe possesses truth, which links together.No blame..L 6 9Cockcrow penetrating to heaven.Perseverance brings misfortune..H 62 "Hsiao Kuo" "Preponderance of the Small".X 7 4.JPreponderance of the Small. Success.Perseverance furthers.Small things may be done; great things should not be done.The flying bird brings the message:It is not well to strive upward,It is well to remain below.Great good fortune..IThunder on the mountain:The image of Preponderance of the Small.Thus in his conduct the superior man gives preponderance to reverence.In bereavement he gives preponderance to grief.In his expenditures he gives preponderance to thrift..L 1 6The bird meets with misfortune through flying..L 2 6 GShe passes by her ancestorAnd meets her ancestress.He does not reach his princeAnd meets the official.No blame..L 3 9If one is not extremely careful,Somebody may come up from behind and strike him.Misfortune..L 4 9No blame. He meets him without passing by.Going brings danger. One must be on guard.Do not act. Be constantly persevering..L 5 6 GDense clouds,No rain from our western territory.The prince shoots and hits him who is in the cave..L 6 6He passes him by, not meeting him.The flying bird leaves him.Misfortune.This means bad luck and injury..H 63 "Chi Chi" "After Completion".X 6 3.JAfter Completion. Success in small matters.Perseverance furthers.At the beginning good fortune,At the end disorder..IWater over fire: the image of the conditionIn After Completion.Thus the superior manTakes thoughts of misfortuneAnd arms himself against it in advance..L 1 9He brakes his wheels.He gets his tail in the water.No blame..L 2 6 GThe woman loses the curtain of her carriage.Do not run after it;On the seventh day you will get it..L 3 9The Illustrious AncestorDisciplines the Devil's Country.After three years he conquers it.Inferior people must not be employed..L 4 6The finest clothes turn to rags.Be careful all day long..L 5 9The neighbor in the east who slaughters an oxDoes not attain as much real happinessAs the neighbor in the westWith his small offering..L 6 6He gets his head in the water. Danger..H 64 "Wei Chi" "Before Completion".X 3 6.JBefore Completion. Success.But if the little fox, after nearly completing the crossing,Gets his tail in the water,There is nothing that would further..IFire over water:The image of the condition before transition.Thus the superior man is carefulIn the differentiation of things,So that each finds its place..L 1 6He gets his tail in the water.Humiliating..L 2 9He brakes his wheels.Perseverance brings good fortune..L 3 6Before completion, attack brings misfortune.It furthers one to cross the great water..L 4 9Perseverance brings good fortune.Remorse disappears.Shock, thus to discipline the Devil's Country.For three years, great realms are awarded..L 5 6 GPerseverance brings good fortune.No remorse.The light of the superior man is true.Good fortune..L 6 9There is drinking of wineIn genuine confidence. No blame.But if one wets his head,He loses it, in truth.