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

The Judgement:
The Taming Power of the Small has success. Dense clouds, no rain from our western region.

The Image:
The wind drives across heaven: The image of The Taming Power of the Small. Thus the superior man refines the outward aspect of his nature.

The Lines:

9 at the beginning:
Return to the way. How could there be blame in this? Good fortune.

9 in the second place:
He allows himself to be drawn into returning. Good fortune.

9 in the third place:
The spokes burst out of the wagon wheels. Man and wife roll their eyes.

6 in the fourth place:
If you are sincere, blood vanishes and fear gives way. No blame.

9 in the fifth place:
If you are sincere and loyally attached, you are rich in your neighbor.

9 at the top:
The rain comes, there is rest. This is due to the lasting effect of character. Perseverance brings the woman into danger. The moon is nearly full. If the superior man persists, misfortune comes.

above: Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven below: Tui The Joyous, Lake

The Judgement:
Treading. Treading upon the tail of the tiger. It does not bite the man. Success.

The Image:
Heaven above, the lake below: The image of Treading. Thus the superior man discriminates between high and low, and thereby fortifies the thinking of the people.

The Lines:

9 at the beginning:
Simple conduct. Progress without blame.

9 in the second place:
Treading a smooth, level course. The perseverance of a dark man brings good fortune.

6 in the third place:
A one-eyed man is able to see, a lame man is able to tread. He treads on the tail of the tiger. The tiger bites the man. Misfortune. Thus does a warrior act on behalf of his great prince.

9 in the fourth place:
He treads on the tail of the tiger. Caution and circumspection lead ultimately to good fortune.

9 in the fifth place:
Resolute conduct. Perseverance with awareness of danger.

9 at the top:
Look to your conduct and weigh the favorable signs. When everything is fulfilled, supreme good fortune comes.

The Judgement:
Peace. The small departs, the great approaches. Good fortune. Success.

The Image:
Heaven and earth unite: The image of Peace.
Thus the ruler divides and completes the course of heaven and earth; he furthers and regulates the gifts of heaven and earth, and so aids the people.

The Lines:

9 at the beginning:
When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. Each according to his kind. Undertakings bring good fortune.

9 in the second place:
Bearing with the uncultured in gentleness, fording the river with resolution, not neglecting what is distant, not regarding one's companions: thus one may manage to walk in the middle.

9 in the third place:
No plain not followed by a slope. No going not followed by a return. He who remains persevering in danger is without blame. Do not complain about this truth; enjoy the good fortune you still possess.

6 in the fourth place:
He flutters down, not boasting of his wealth, together with his neighbor, guileless and sincere.

6 in the fifth place:
The sovereign I gives his daughter in marriage. This brings blessing and supreme good fortune.

6 at the top:
The wall falls back into the moat. Use no army now. Make your commands known within your own town. Perseverance brings humiliation.

The Judgement:
Standstill. Evil people do not further the perseverance of the superior man. The great departs; the small approaches.

The Image:
Heaven and earth do not unite: The image of Standstill. Thus the superior man falls back upon his inner worth in order to escape the difficulties. He does not permit himself to be honored with revenue.

The Lines:

6 at the beginning:
When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. Each according to his kind. Perseverance brings good fortune and success.

6 in the second place:
They bear and endure; this means good fortune for inferior people. The standstill serves to help the great man to attain success.

6 in the third place:
They bear shame.

9 in the fourth place:
He who acts at the command of the highest remains without blame. Those of like mind partake of the blessing.

9 in the fifth place:
Standstill is giving way. Good fortune for the great man. "What if it should fail, what if it should fail?" In this way he ties it to a cluster of mulberry shoots.

9 at the top:
The standstill comes to an end. First standstill, then good fortune.

The Judgement:
Fellowship with Men in the open. Success.
It furthers one to cross the great water. The perseverance of the superior man furthers.

The Image:
Heaven together with fire: The image of Fellowship with Men. Thus the superior man organizes the clans and makes distinctions between things.

The Line:

9 at the beginning:
Fellowship with men at the gate. No blame.

6 in the second place:
Fellowship with men in the clan. Humiliation.

9 in the third place:
He hides weapons in the thicket; he climbs the high hill in front of it. For three years he does not rise up.

9 in the fourth place:
He climbs up on his wall; he cannot attack. Good fortune.

9 in the fifth place:
Men bound in fellowship first weep and lament, but afterward they laugh. After great struggles they succeed in meeting.

9 at the top:
Fellowship with men in the meadow. No remorse.

The Judgement:
Possession in Great Measure. Supreme success.

The Image:
Fire in heaven above: The image of Possession in Great Measure. Thus the superior man curbs evil and furthers good,
and thereby obeys the benevolent will of heaven.

The Lines:

9 at the beginning:
No relationship with what is harmful; there is no blame in this. If one remains conscious of difficulty, one remains without blame.

9 in the second place:
A big wagon for loading. One may undertake something. No blame.

9 in the third places:
A prince offers it to the Son of Heaven. A petty man cannot do this.

9 in the fourth place:
He makes a difference between himself and his neighbor. No blame.

6 in the fifth place:
He whose truth is accessible, yet dignified, has good fortune.

9 at the top:
He is blessed by heaven. Good fortune. Nothing that does not further.

The Judgement:
Modesty creates success. The superior man carries things through.

The Image:
Within the earth, a mountain: The image of Modesty. Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much, and augments that which is too little. He weighs things and makes them equal.

The Lines:

6 at the beginning:
A superior man modest about his modesty may cross the great water. Good fortune.

6 in the second place:
Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance brings good fortune.

9 in the third place:
A superior man of modesty and merit carries things to conclusion. Good fortune.

6 in the fourth place:
Nothing that would not further modesty in movement.

6 in the fifth place:
No boasting of wealth before one's neighbor. It is favorable to attack with force. Nothing that would not further.

6 at the top:
Modesty that comes to expression. It is favorable to set armies marching to chastise one's own city and one's country.

The Judgement:
Enthusiasm. It furthers one to install helpers and to set armies marching.

The Image:
Thunder comes resounding out of the earth: The image of Enthusiasm. Thus the ancient kings made music in order to honor merit,  inviting their ancestors to be present.

The Lines:

6 at the beginning:
Enthusiasm that expresses itself brings misfortune.

6 in the second place:
Firm as a rock. Not a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune.

6 in the third place:
Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse. Hesitation brings remorse.

9 in the fourth place:
The source of enthusiasm. He achieves great things. Doubt not. You gather friends around you as a hair clasp gathers the hair.

6 in the fifth place:
Persistently ill, and still does not die.

6 at the top:
Deluded enthusiasm. But if after completion one changes, there is no blame.