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Book of changes, Lin Hexagram
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19 Lin

Lin (indicates that under the conditions supposed in it) there will be great progress and success, while it will be advantageous to be firmly correct. In the eighth month there will be evil.

1. The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject advancing in company (with the subject of the second line). Through his firm correctness there will be good fortune.

2. The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject advancing in company (with the subject of the first line). There will be good fortune; (advancing) will be in every way advantageous.

3. The third six, divided, shows one well pleased (indeed) to advance, (but whose action) will be in no way advantageous. If he become anxious about it (however), there will be no error.

4. The fourth six, divided, shows one advancing )n the highest mode. There will be no error.

5. The fifth six, divided, shows the advance of wisdom, such as befits the great ruler. There will be good fortune.

6. The sixth six, divided, shows the advance of honesty and generosity. There will be good fortune, and no error.

 

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