44. Kou / Coming to Meet

 
 above Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
 
 
 below Sun The Gentle, Wind
 

The Judgement

Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful.
One should not marry such a maiden.

The Image

Under heaven, wind:
The image of Coming to Meet.
Thus does the prince act when disseminating his commands
And proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven.

The Lines

Six at the beginning means:
It must be checked with a brake of bronze.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
If one lets it take its course, one experiences misfortune.
Even a lean pig has it in him to rage around.

Nine in the second place means:
There is a fish in the tank. No blame.
Does not further guests.

Nine in the fourth place means:
No fish in the tank.
This leads to misfortune.

Nine in the fifth place means:
A melon covered with willow leaves.
Hidden lines.
Then it drops down to one from heaven.

Nine at the top means:
He comes to meet with his horns.
Humiliation. No blame.

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.