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Above; wind, gentleness,
penetration
Below; a pool of water, joy
The wind blows
over the water revealing its invisible movement in
visible disturbance of the surface. The strong yang
lines above and below, and the yielding yin lines
in the centre, indicate a heart free from prejudice
and open to the truth. At the same time, the strong
line at the centre of each trigram indicates the strength
of inner truth.
Inner truth and
sincerity are symbolized by the pig and fish. This
leads to good fortune. It is advantageous to cross
the great water. Crossing the great water could mean
either a journey or beginning an enterprise of any
kind. Righteous persistence brings its just reward.
The lines reveal
joy and gentleness conjoined. Confidence and sincerity
will ensure the development of the kingdom. The combination
of the pig with the fish may be identified as the
dolphin, known in all ancient mythologies as friendly
guide upon a journey. The dolphin is one who can save
a sailor from drowning. So, good fortune attends any
undertaking that involves crossing the great water.
Persistence accompanied by confidence is always advantageous
for it accords with the will of heaven.
Wind over the water
is the image of Zhong Fu. The Superior Man, accordingly,
gives thought to matters of law and delays the sentence
of death.
Line 1
Be prepared as
he who fishes or hunts the boar. Good fortune. Other
intentions bring disquietude.
The angler or the
huntsman waiting in ambush for his prey, must be patient
and unmoving, but ready for an emergency. But if he
is unsure about his place of concealment, or finds
himself in argument with others about tactics, the
only result will be unease and anxiety.
Line 2
The crane calls
in the shadows and the young ones answer. I have a
cup of contentment and I will share it with you.
The parent crane
does not reveal itself when it calls. It cries from
its place of concealment but its young still hear
it and reply. This like the response of all men of
good intent when they hear the clear expression of
truth. When we become aware of an important truth,
we should communicate it to others.
Line 3
He finds his equal.
How he strikes his drum. Now he stops. Now he weeps
and now he sings.
The equal may be
an honest companion or a worthy adversary. But one
is unsure how to proceed. He considers whether to
announce the truth boldly to everyone, or to keep
it to oneself. He considers whether to rejoice in
the revelation had by one, or sorrow that it is not
apparent to all.
Line 4
Like the moon near
its fullness, or a team-horse whose companions have
broken away, no blame.
When the moon is
at the full it stands in opposition to the sun. but
at that very moment it begins to wane. So must one
be modest and reverent in the face of enlightenment.
The horse pulling the carriage must continue on its
way, even when its companions break free. Only in
this way can one retain one’s inner confidence.
Line 5
He seems drawn
forward by his truth and draws others with him. no
error.
The fifth line
is the position of the ruler. Only when his inner
strength is sufficient can he carry others with him.
Line 6
Cockcrow rises
to heaven. Perseverance brings misfortune.
Every day at dawn
the cock crows in its pride. But it cannot fly, and
only its cry rises in the skies. Over confidence in
one’s abilities and good fortune is followed
by evil consequences.
© 1979 Neil
Powell
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