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Yi
1. The
first NINE, undivided, shows that it will be advantageous for its subject
in his position to make a great movement. If it be greatly fortunate,
no blame will be imputed to him.
2. The
second six, divided, shows parties adding to the stores of its subject
ten pairs of tortoise shells whose oracles cannot be opposed. Let him
persevere in being firm and correct, and there will be good fortune.
Let the king, (having the virtues thus distinguished), employ them in
presenting his offerings to God, and there will be good fortune.
3. The
third six, divided, shows increase given to its subject by means of
what is evil, so that he shall (be led to good), and be without blame.
Let him be sincere and pursue the path of the Mean, (so shall he secure
the recognition of the ruler, like) an officer who announces himself
to his prince by the symbol of his rank.
4. The
fourth six, divided, shows its subject pursuing the due course. His
advice to his prince is followed. He can with advantage be relied on
in such a movement as that of removing the capital.
5. The
fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject with sincere heart seeking
to benefit (all below). There need be no question about it; the result
will be great good fortune. (All below) will with sincere heart acknowledge
his goodness.
6. In the
sixth NINE, undivided, we see one to whose increase none will contribute,
while many will seek to assail him. He observes no regular rule in the
ordering of his heart. There will be evil.
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