53. Chien / Development (Gradual Progress)

 
 above Sun The Gentle, Wind
 
 
 below Kên Keeping Still, Mountain
 

The Judgement

Development. The maiden
Is given in marriage.
Good fortune.
Perseverance furthers.

The Image

On the mountain, a tree:
The image of Development.
Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,
In order to improve the mores.

The Lines

Nine in the third place means:
The 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.

20. Kuan / Contemplation (View)

 
 above Sun The Gentle, Wind
 
 
 below K'un The Receptive, Earth
 

The Judgement

Contemplation. The ablution has been made,
But not yet the offering.
Full of trust they look up to him.

The Image

The wind blows over the earth:
The image of Contemplation.
Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world,
Contemplated the people,
And gave them instruction.