- 35. Chin / Progress
above Li The Clinging, Flame
below K’un The Receptive, Earth
The Judgement
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Progress. The powerful prince
Is honored with horses in large numbers.
In a single day he is granted audience three times.
The Image
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The sun rises over the earth:
The image of Progress.
Thus the superior man himself
Brightens his bright virtue.
The Lines
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Six at the beginning means:
Progressing, but turning back.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
If one meets with no confidence, one should remain calm.
No mistake.
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Six in the second place means:
Progressing, but in sorrow.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
Then one obtains happiness from one’s ancestress.
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Six in the third place means:
All are in accord. Remorse disappears.
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Nine in the fourth place means:
Progress like a hamster.
Perseverance brings danger.
Six in the fifth place means:
Remorse disappears.
Take not gain and loss to heart.
Undertakings bring good fortune.
Everything serves to further.
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Nine at the top means:
Making progress with the horns is permissible
Only for the purpose of punishing one’s own city.
To be conscious of danger brings good fortune.
No blame.
Perseverance brings humiliation.