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.