Ch'ien |
1. The Creative
HEAVEN above,
HEAVEN below |
Persevere, and use creative effort
within the Laws of Nature in order to succeed. Good Fortune is indicated if you do! |
K'un |
2. The Receptive
EARTH above,
EARTH below |
Listen to others, and yield calmly to
their advice in order to return to a successful path. Troubles will lessen, and Good
Fortune is indicated if you do! |
Chun |
3. Difficulty at the Beginning
WATER above,
THUNDER below |
It is good to continue, but slowly and
with small objectives, while allowing the 'big picture' to become clear by itself. Deal
with problems one at a time in order to control the 'chaos'. |
Mêng |
4. Immaturity (Youthful Folly)
MOUNTAIN above,
WATER below |
Be cautious with everything, but
particularly ensure others are being honest with you. Check your facts carefully,
nurture honesty, and only give advice when you are really sure! |
Hsü |
5. Waiting
WATER above,
HEAVEN below |
Wait for the time to become right for
action. Success will follow, but only if you are patient. Be truthful with
yourself, and strong in your objectives, while you wait. |
Sung |
6. Conflict
HEAVEN above,
WATER below |
There are obstacles wherever you look.
Take advice from people with more experience, and be careful to watch your
stability and security. Take great care: keep what you have instead of looking for
'more'! |
Shih |
7. The Army
EARTH above,
WATER below |
You need to show Leadership and respect
to those who rely on you. Build confidence and trust from others. Be careful of
envious 'rebellion'. Success is indicated if you do! |
Pi |
8. Holding Together (Union)
WATER above,
EARTH below |
Honesty and sincerity will lead to
success, if you are able to cooperate. Any hesitation in your honesty will lead to
misfortune. Good Fortune is indicated if you do! |
Hsiao Ch'u |
9. The Taming Power of the Small
WIND above,
HEAVEN below |
Conserve your energy, and gather things
you will need for your future plans to be successful. Do nothing more than be
patient and flexible. |
Lü |
10. Treading (Conduct)
HEAVEN above,
LAKE below |
Tread gently and carefully, and act with
humility only after careful planning, and then with caution. Good Fortune is indicated if
you do! |
T'ai |
11. Peace (Contentment)
EARTH above,
HEAVEN below |
Success is linked to tranquillity.
This is a time of peace, prosperity, contentment, blossoming and good fortune.
Be flexible, but be true to yourself. |
P'i |
12. Standstill (Stagnation)
HEAVEN above,
EARTH below |
Beware of pride without substance.
Be careful of a lack of harmony. There will be a delay before you are successful. |
T'ung Jên |
13. Fellowship with People
HEAVEN above,
FLAME below |
Partnerships and marriages will be
successful. All will be well if you act with honesty and flexibility, but cooperate
and are steadfast. |
Ta Yu |
14. Possession in Great Measure
FLAME above,
HEAVEN below |
A small initial setback will be
overcome, and will lead to easy success. Show respect for others, and be wary of
becoming lazy and arrogant, otherwise you risk losing what you have. Act wisely, and
all will be well! |
Ch'ien |
15. Modesty
EARTH above,
MOUNTAIN below |
Equal partnerships benefit. Act
with humility to all people; restore balance between excess and dearth in order to be
successful. |
Yü |
16. Enthusiasm
THUNDER above, EARTH below |
Everything is as it should be!
Take opportunities as they arise, and act with conviction, but make sure you do not appear
over-confident or 'immodest'. |
Sui |
17. Following
LAKE above,
THUNDER below |
There is good fortune at present, which
should be enjoyed without the need to force further change. The cycle of growth and
decline is present, but use any decline as a period to strengthen and prepare for future
opportunities. |
Ku |
18. Removing Corruption (Decay)
MOUNTAIN above,
WIND below |
There is a choice to be made, which
could end in success or failure. Take time in your decisions, act carefully,
avoiding new commitments. Care will produce success, with some risk of
failure. Avoid decisions on partnerships or marriage |
Lin |
19. Approach (Becoming Great)
EARTH above,
LAKE below |
Troubles will diminish, and recognition
will follow, with many benefits becoming available to you if you treat others kindly and
with modesty. Problems are indicated later, and success may be short-lived, so enjoy
it as it happens. |
Kuan |
20. Contemplation (View)
WIND above,
EARTH below |
The immediate future is difficult, with
you feeling 'blown around' and unable to achieve anything. Improvement will come.
Be patient, and use this time to observe, examine (including yourself), gain
wisdom, and plan. Improvement will come. |
Shih Ho |
21. Biting Through (Judging)
FLAME above,
THUNDER below |
Difficulties you face can be 'bitten
through', leading to success and good fortune. Be clear and strong in your
objectives, and you will succeed. Then avoid bad temper or harsh words that could
produce problems. |
Pi |
22. Grace (Adornment)
MOUNTAIN above,
FLAME below |
Good fortune follows from firm but
flexible action, to produce a happy time for you.. Remember that adornment is
beautiful but not essential, so ensure the reality of the future is not hidden by the
'rose-coloured' tinge of the present. |
Po |
23. Splitting Apart (Disintegration)
MOUNTAIN above,
EARTH below |
The current difficulties will end in the
natural cycle of regeneration. Be patient, and continue to work hard in preparation
for the good times to follow. |
Fu |
24. Return (The Turning Point)
EARTH above,
THUNDER below |
Everything is set for the revival to
being. The present troubles, sadness and confusion will give way to the improvements
which are already happening, unseen. Only patience is needed. |
Wu Wang |
25. Innocence (The
Unexpected)
HEAVEN above
THUNDER below |
Be ready for unexpected events, and be
flexible in how you handle them. Rigid, inflexible plans should be avoided.
Act naturally, honourably and truthfully, without greed, ambition or desire, as would the
'Innocent'. |
Ta Ch'u |
26. The Taming Power of the Great
MOUNTAIN above,
HEAVEN below |
Great inner strength and wisdom already
exist in preparation for a new path. Current obstacles will disappear; lesser ones
appear. Considerable work will need to be done, and there is need to win over, rather than
subdue, those who will oppose you. |
I |
27. Providing Nourishment (The Corners of
the Mouth)
MOUNTAIN above,
THUNDER below |
Good fortune will follow a period of
hard work, if you apply yourself with moderation and humility. Seek fulfilment, and
seek advice from the 'wise', but act within the natural laws, and avoid 'using' people. |
Ta Kuo |
28. Great Heaviness
LAKE above,
WIND/WOOD below |
Avoid committing to new plans, and be
patient: things will improve. Avoid being arrogant or aggressive, but effort will bring
better results than ambition; ambition better results than ability or means. |
K'an |
29. The Abysmal (Pitfalls)
WATER above,
WATER below |
This is a time to be still and conserve
energy as there are many dangers in your way. Don't try to deal with all
difficulties: it is not necessary. Be careful and patient. Find the 'natural' course
and follow it: like water in a stream. |
Li |
30. The Clinging
FLAME above,
FLAME below |
Be calm, keep in control, and focus on
your plans although everything is changing around you. Be flexible, but only change
as really necessary. Good fortune follows if you exercise self-control. |
Hsien |
31. Influence (Wooing)
LAKE above,
MOUNTAIN below |
Be patient, sensitive to the needs of
others, and remain strong in your resolve, and good fortune will follow. Be
flexible, and a new commitment will be successful. Act only when the time is right. |
Hêng |
32. Duration (Marriage)
THUNDER above
WIND below |
A difficult situation should end.
Partnerships and marriage will endure and strengthen with time. Follow a natural course to
be successful. |
Tun |
33. Retreat (Withdrawal)
HEAVEN above,
MOUNTAIN below |
Orderly withdrawal is necessary, but
avoid 'running away', rather: do not confront those who oppose you. Conserve your
energies, do not start new ventures, and consolidate existing ones with extreme care. |
Ta Chuang |
34. The Power of the Great
THUNDER above,
HEAVEN below |
A time of progress and good fortune,
when others follow your example. Act justly and wisely, not only strongly.
Follow your actions to their end. |
Chin |
35. Progress
FLAME above,
EARTH below |
Opportunities appear for rapid progress
in many areas. Act justly and humbly in order to succeed. This is also a time
to think of others, not only 'self'. |
Ming I |
36. Darkening of the Light
EARTH above
FLAME below |
Things do not go well, but do not become
down-hearted. Be careful who you trust, and act with caution. Be patient,
things will improve, make plans in preparation, but try to hide your disappointment
until the improvement comes. |
Chia Jên |
37. The Family (The Clan)
WIND above,
FLAME below |
This concerns all aspects of family
relationships. Do not act in isolation, but in co-ordination with close family and
friends. Act morally, justly, and with respect for others. Be sure to
consolidate close relationships. |
K'uei |
38. Opposition
FLAME above,
LAKE below |
Treat others generously in order to turn
conflict and suspicion into shared success. The differences between opposing views
can be small: look for ways to unite them constructively and harmoniously. Disaster
can be avoided with care. |
Chien |
39. Obstruction
WATER above,
MOUNTAIN below |
Difficulties surround you, but are part
of an essential process. Be constant in your objectives, but do not apply force to
achieve them: be patient and think before acting |
Hsieh |
40. Deliverance
THUNDER above,
WATER below |
Good and improving fortune is to arrive
when you free yourself from current problems. Deal with your difficulties quickly
but gently: success has not arrived yet. Remember the lessons learnt, but do not be
a slave to the past. |
Sun |
41. Decrease
MOUNTAIN above,
LAKE below |
Avoid excesses, and preserve what you
have. You may need to accept a loss, but do so easily: greater benefit will replace
the loss. Be restrained but flexible, and act with sincerity. |
I |
42. Increase
WIND above,
THUNDER below |
This is a good time for increased
activity and prosperity, and maybe travel over water. Make the most of this time
because it will pass. Be generous and do not seek unfair advantage over others. |
Kuai |
43. Break-through (Resoluteness)
LAKE above,
HEAVEN below |
There is danger which must be
acknowledged, and actions taken in quiet ways with the support of others. Greater
prosperity will follow if you act fairly and with honour, and are cautious in your
actions. |
Kou |
44. Coming to Meet (Encountering)
HEAVEN above,
WIND below |
Do not follow someone else's path. Be
careful of dangerous situations: deceit and hidden objectives will be harmful, although
honesty and honourable actions could be beneficial. Learn from these situations for
the future. |
Ts'ui |
45. Gathering Together (Massing)
LAKE above,
EARTH below |
A harmonious balance requires a
gathering together with others, although you should only take advice from one other.
Be prepared for your inner calm to be tested, and be ready to act if things get out
of control. |
Shêng |
46. Pushing Upwards
EARTH above,
WIND, WOOD below |
Growth may take time, but will produce
success and good rewards. Do not become lazy or arrogant, and be prepared to work
hard to consolidate your gain: growth will not continue forever. |
K'un |
47. Oppression (Exhaustion)
LAKE above,
WATER below |
Use your inner resolve and strength to
face the difficulties ahead. Losses which you suffer may be necessary to show what
is truly important. Be silent, and be watchful for deceit and false flattery. |
Ching |
48. The Well
WATER above,
WIND, WOOD below |
The Well of Human Nature contains your
understanding, based on past experience of yourself and others. Use the
understanding to ensure you stay on a natural path. Things are good, but be watchful
for change. |
Ko |
49. Revolution (Fundamental Change)
LAKE above,
FLAME below |
Significant change should occur,
bringing with it good opportunities. Be wary of acting only with materialistic
interest, but act carefully and with sincerity. Good benefits will result if you do! |
Ting |
50. The Great Bowl (Sacred Vessel)
FLAME above,
WIND, WOOD below |
Material and spiritual success surround
you in harmony. Maintain balance and understanding of the world in your actions, and
new and existing projects will progress well. |
Chên |
51. Thunder (Shock)
THUNDER above,
THUNDER below |
After a brief (but significant) period
of turmoil, possibly with news conveying a 'shock', this should be a period of success and
plenty. Calm will follow the 'storm'. Be wary of gossip causing problems. |
Kên |
52. Keeping Still
MOUNTAIN above,
MOUNTAIN below |
This is a time to wait an be patient.
Nothing can be achieved by action, although you should continue to work quietly in the
background.. Avoid new partnerships, but be true to existing ones. |
Chien |
53. Development (Gradual Progress)
WIND, WOOD above,
MOUNTAIN below |
Work patiently and gradually towards
your objectives. Results will be on a firm foundation, so should withstand storms to
come. Plan well, be honest and truthful, and all will be well. |
Kuei Mei |
54. The Marrying Maiden (Love)
THUNDER above,
LAKE below |
Be cautious and be prepared to settle
for less, or to back down, if necessary. Be sure that you are not seduced by the
superficial or the short term, but look for truth and objectivity. Do not 'bite off
more than you can chew'! |
Fêng |
55. Abundance (Fullness)
THUNDER above,
FLAME below |
Good fortune will follow, leading to
abundance and prosperity. Use this abundance to prepare for the hard times which may
follow. This time and abundance may also be used to identify new goal and plan for
reaching them. |
Lü |
56. Travel (The Seeker)
FLAME above,
MOUNTAIN below |
Like the 'Fool' in Tarot, this indicates
starting a journey, with lessons to be learned. Attempts to reach the destination
too quickly will fail, so move slowly. Concentrate on each step you take before
progressing to the next one. |
Sun |
57. The Gentle (The Penetrating)
WIND, WOOD above,
WIND, WOOD below |
Be flexible and gentle, but get to the
heart of problems. Being steadfast will produce results, but don't push. Have clear
objectives, and act honourably to achieve success. |
Tui |
58. The Joyous
LAKE above,
LAKE below |
There is good news, and good fortune.
Your joy and inner strength attracts those who wish to partner you. Be humble
and avoid arrogance and talking too much about your success if you wish this to continue. |
Huan |
59. Dispersion (The Dissolving)
WIND above,
WATER below |
Follow a 'middle' path, and avoid being
forced too far away from it, if you wish to be successful. Work hard and with
determination, and remember to be reasonable. You may meet people from your past
looking for a spiritual bond. |
Chieh |
60. Limitation (Due Measure)
WATER above,
LAKE below |
Stay calm and turn the negative into the
positive using common sense. Be wise and think ahead, and don't be daunted by
obstacles in your way or limitations placed upon you. Success will come if you do! |
Chung Fu |
61. Inner Truth
WIND above,
LAKE below |
Learn to be happy with yourself and your
life, as you plan for the future. Material and practical issues will not be so
successful, but your peace lies within. You are well-liked, so communicating well
will bring some success. |
Hsiao Kuo |
62. Preponderance of the Small
THUNDER above,
MOUNTAIN below |
Pay attention to detail, as success will
come in small ways. Do not be over-ambitious, but be modest and conscientious in
order to achieve results. Be patient before starting on large projects: now is not a
good time for them. |
Chi Chi |
63. Order (After Completion)
WATER above,
FLAME below |
There is good fortune, but this is not a
time to relax. Be sure to consolidate what you have, or have gained. Act with
caution and strive to maintain balance. |
Wei Chi |
64. Transition (Before Completion)
FLAME above,
WATER below |
The time is not yet right for you to
act, so be patient: the transition from chaos to order is not yet complete. You are
following the right path, but avoid disputes, and success will come to you in time. |
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