55. Fêng / Abundance [Fullness]
above Chên The Arousing, Thunder
below Li The Clinging, Flame
The Judgement
Abundance has success.
The king attains abundance.
Be not sad.
Be like the sun at midday.
The Image
Both thunder and lightning come:
The image of Abundance.
Thus the superior man decides lawsuits
And carries out punishments.
The Lines
Nine in the fourth place means:
The curtain is of such fullness
That the polestars can be seen at noon.
He meets his ruler, who is of like kind.
Good fortune.
36. Ming I / Darkening of the Light
above K'un The Receptive, Earth
below Li The Clinging, Flame
The Judgement
Darkening of the Light. In adversity
It furthers one to be persevering.
The Image
The light has sunk into the earth:
The image of Darkening of the Light.
Thus does the superior man live with the great mass:
He veils his light, yet still shines.