1 YANG (THE MALE) 'Heaven above, Heaven below. The strength of the dragon. The man prepares himself for ceasless activity.' Influence and improvement, keep to your course.
Line1: 'The dragon lies hidden in the deep,' take no action. Line2: 'The dragon appears in the field.' Confer with the Great Man. Line3: 'By day he is active and vigilant. By night he is careful and apprehensive.' Danger, no mistakes. Line4: 'The dragon leaps up from the deep.' No mistakes. Line5: 'The dragon wings through the sky' Confer with the Great Man. Line6: 'The dragon overeaches.' Guilt."

2 Yin (THE FEMALE) 'Earth below, Earth above. The Earth contains and sustains. The qualities of a mare. The man should not take the initiative, follow the initiative of another.' Creative activity. Improvement, keep to your course.
Line1: 'The dew has frozen.' Winter approaches. Line2: 'Straight, square and great.' Success comes easily. Line3 'The man is modest, but firm in his excellence.' He does not take the initiative but is the agent of the king's success. Line4: 'The sack is tied up.' No guilt, no praise. Line5: 'Yellow lower garment.' Very auspicious. Line6: 'Dragons battle in the wilderness.' Their blood is purple and yellow."

3 TROUBLE AT THE BEGINNING 'Thunder below, the Deep above. The man systematizes his life with the care of a weaver at his loom.' Success, keep to your course. Carefuly consider any advances, seek assistance.
Line1: 'Advance is difficult.' Keep to your course, render assistance to others. Line2: 'The horses rear sensing ambush but the waylayer is a suitor.' Refusing the marriage, in ten years she marries and has children. Line3: 'One who hunts deer without a guide will become lost in the depths of the forest.' If you advance you will regret it. Line4: 'The horses of her chariot turn back, she seeks assistance from her suitor.' Auspicious if you advance. Improvement. Line:5 'The man should be generous but difficulties confront him.' Auspicious in small things, Ominous in great things. Line6: 'The horses of her chariot turn back.' She weeps streams of blood."

4 FOLLY 'The Deep below, the Mountain above. The man is resolute and takes care of himself. I do not seek the ignorant , the ignorant seek me.' Success if you are firm.
Line1: 'The ignorant man is delt with severely and incouraged to open his mind.' Some guilt if you are too firm for too long. Line2: 'The man puts up with the ignorant and has a way with women but can fill his fathers shoes when the time comes.' Auspicious. Line3: The girl embraces the marble faun, mistaking it for the real one.' No success. Line4: 'Enchained in ignorance.' Guilt. Line5: 'The barefoot boy' Auspicious. Line6: 'The Man wips the barefoot boy.' Ominous."

5 WAITING 'Heaven below, the Deep above. There are Clouds in the sky, the man eats drinks and is merry.' Great success if you keep to your course. You may cross the great water. Line 1: 'Waiting at the distant border'. No mistakes if you are patient. Line2: 'Waiting on the sand beside the mountain stream.' Auspicious, Evil rumours. Line3: 'Waiting in the river mud.' The man is vulnerable. Line4: 'Waiting in a cave of blood.' Great difficulties. Line5: 'Waiting at a banquet,' Auspicious. Line6: 'Wating no longer, three rescuers arrive.' Auspicious."

6 CONFLICT 'The Deep below, Heaven above. Water moves away from heaven. Even though sincere, he meets with opposition.' Auspicious if you are cautious, ominous if things get out of hand.
Line1: 'The man shies away from conflict.' Auspicious when the rumours die down. Line2: 'The man is not equal to the contest, he retires to a small town.' No guilt. Line3: 'The man holds his ground. Others do not appreciate him.' Auspicious but perilous. Line4: .The man is not equal to the contest, he retires to contemplate heaven.' Auspicious. Line5: 'The man in the very midst of battle.' Very auspicious. Line6: 'If the King honours the man with a leather belt, it will be taken from him three times.' No guilt but inauspicious."

7 CONQUEST 'The Deep below, the Earth above. The Earth covers the Deep. The superior man nourishes and educates the people, making soldiers of the multitude.' Auspicious, be guided by experience and age.
Line1: 'Soldiers set forth under orders.' Ominous if the orders are not good. Line2: 'The Leader is amongst the soldiers. Three times he is commended.' Auspicious. Line3: Soldiers in the wagons are dead.' Ominous. Line4: 'Soldiers retreat' No mistakes. Line5: 'There are birds in the field. Seize and destroy them. The Eldest son is sent to lead, but his officersare idle young men.' Ominous. Line6: The great ruler appoints his leaders, small men should not be used.' Care is required."

8 SEEKING UNION 'The Earth below, the Deep above. Cast again to detirmine your status. If great then no mistakes.' Auspicious.
Line1: 'Sincerely seeking union.' No mistakes. Line2: 'Instinctively seeking union.' Auspicious. Line3: 'Seeking union with unworthy men.' No progress. Line4: 'Seeking union with a greater man.' Auspicious. Line5: The highest example of seeking union, his people join him.' Auspicious. Line6: 'He seeks union without the first step.' Ominous."

9 MINOR RESTRAINT 'Heaven below, Wind above. Clouds come from the West, but no rain.' Success.
Line1: 'The man turns back to his proper course.' Auspicious. Line2: 'The man is drawn back to his proper course.' Auspicious. Line3: The strap that holds back the carriage has been removed. The man and his wife avert their eyes.' Trouble. Line4: 'The man is sincere, bloodshed is avoided.' No mistakes. Line5: 'The man is sincere, he attracts loyal allies.' Success. Line6: Rain has fallen, progress is delayed.' Ominous if you take any action."

10 TREADING 'The Marsh below, the heaven above. The man treads the tail of a tiger, and it does not bite him.' Success.
Line1: 'He treads the familiar path.' No mistakes. Line2: 'A quiet solitary man, he treads a level and easy path.' Auspicious. Line3: 'He has one eye and thinks he can see well, is lame and thinks he can walk. The braggart treads the tail of the tiger and is bitten.' Ominous. Line4: 'He treads the tail of the tiger with the utmost caution.' Auspicious. Line5: 'He treads resolutely.' Peril. Line6: 'Examine your course.' Auspicious if your goal has been reached."

11 PEACE 'Heaven below, Earth above. Heaven on Earth.' Auspicious and success.
Line1: 'He pulls up a cluster of wildflowers and the grass comes with it.' Auspicious if you advance. Line2: 'He can put up with boring men, he can swim the river, he keeps to the Golden Mean.' Auspicious. Line3: 'No union without disruption, no departure without return.' No mistakes. Line4: He joins his neighbours, his neighbours join him.' No fear. Line5: 'Prince Yi made a new rule when his daughters were married.' Happiness, Very Auspicious. Line6: 'The wall falls into the moat.' Some guilt."

12 STANDSTILL 'Earth below, Heaven above. Heaven and Earth are separate.' Difficulties.
Line1: 'He pulls up wildflowers and grass comes too.' Auspicious and improvement. Line2: 'Patience and submission.' Auspicious for the small. Line3: 'He is ashamed of his intentions.' Guilt. Line4: 'He acts with piety and makes no mistakes, his friends come to share in his happiness.' Success. Line5: 'He brings suffering and obstruction to an end.' Great good fortune. Line6: 'Suffering and obstruction are conquered. Happiness will increase.' Success."

13 FELLOWSHIP 'Fire below, Heaven above. A fire beneath the open sky.' Success. You may cross the Great Water.
Line1: 'He unites with other men in his own doorway.' No mistakes. Line2: 'He unites with members of his own family.' You will regret it. Line3: 'He hides his weapons in the grass and crouches at the top of the hill. He does not move for three years.' Line4: 'He mounts the wall to do battle then sees no need to defend himself.' Auspicious. Line5: 'He is forced to unite. Wailing and complaining then he laughs at his own distress. He meets his conqueror.' Line6: 'He unites with men in the suburbs.' No guilt."""

14 WEALTH 'Heaven below, Fire above. The wealthy man represses evil and honours good, in the spirit of divine law.' Great Success.
Line1: 'If you keep yourself from harm, no mistakes.' Line2: 'The large wagon has a full load.' No mistakes if you advance. Line3: 'A Prince presents himself as an offering. Smaller men cannot do this.' Caution. Line4: 'He conserves his resources.' No mistakes. Line5: 'Mutual sincerity.' No mistakes if you act nobly. Line6: 'Heaven helps him.' Auspicious in all ways."

15 MODESTY 'The Mountain below, the Earth above. The modest man is successful by nature.' Success. Line1: 'Modesty upon modesty.' Auspicious. Line2: 'Modesty apparent.' Auspicious. Line3: 'Acknowledged modesty.' Auspicious. Line4: 'Active modesty.' Improvement. Line5: 'Influential modesty.' Improvement. Line6: 'Modesty creating modesty.' Improvement."

16 ENTHUSIASM 'The Earth below, Thunder above. Thunder is music to the Earth.' Rally your forces and set them moving.
Line1: 'He dances to his own tune.' Ominous. Line2: He is as firm as a rock, and has the gift of foresight.' Auspicious. Line3: 'He sings for his supper.' Guilt. Line4: Harmony and satisfaction from his music.' Great success. Line5: 'Chronically ill, he lives for a long time on the verge of dying.' Difficulties. Line6: 'He makes music mindlessly. No mistakes if you cease."

17FOLLOWING 'Thunder below, The Marsh above. Thunder rests in the Marsh, In the evening the Superior man goes home to rest.' Great success.
Line1: ' The man ceases his pursuit for something else. Beyond his gate he will be honoured.' Auspicious. Line2: 'He follows the little boy.' Danger. Line3: 'He follows the man and lets go of the boy.' Improvement. Line4:'He attracts followers.' Ominous. Line5: 'He encourages excellence.' Auspicious. Line6: 'He clings to his cause.' No guilt."

18 FIXING 'The Wind below, The Mountain above. The Superior Man helps others and fortifies himself.' Success.
Line1: 'He fixes what his father has ruined.' Peril, success at the end. Line2: 'The man fixes what his Mother has ruined.' Success if you don't overdo it. Line3: 'He fixes what his Father has ruined.' Some guilt but no mistakes. Line4: 'He overlooks what his father has ruined.' Regret. Line5: 'He fixes the ruin bequeathed by his father.' Praise. Line6: 'He sees nothing to be fixed.' Cultivate your own spirit."

19 APPROACH 'The Marsh below, the Earth above. Fertile soil, he is always nourished.' Success but ominous for the eighth month.
Line1: 'He shares the responsibility with a follower.' Auspicious. Line2: 'He shares the responsibility with one he follows.' Auspicious. Advance. Line3: 'He is eager to act but action will be futile.' Anxiety. Line4: 'He acts well.' No mistakes. Line5: 'He acts wisely.' Auspicious. Line6: 'He acts with honesty and generosity.' Auspicious."

20 CONTEMPLATION 'The Earth below, the Wind above. The Wind blows over the Earth.' Keep to your Course, be dignified.
Line1: 'He looks at things like a barefoot boy.' No blame if you are small. Regret if you are great. Line2: 'She peeps out from behind the door.' Ok. for a woman. Line3: 'He examines his own life and chooses advance or retreat.' Line4: 'He looks at politics. He should get to know the ruler.' Line5: 'He examines his own life.' No mistakes. Line6: 'He contemplates his character and judges himself.' No mistakes. "

21 BITING THROUGH 'Thunder below, the Sun above. Teeth of the Lightning illuminates the majesty of the Thunder.' Success, if the legally prescribed course is taken.
Line1: His feet are in the stocks, he loses his toes.' No mistakes. Line2: He bites through soft meat and loses his nose.' No mistakes. Line3: 'He bites through dry meat and encounters something rotten.' Minor regrets. Line4: 'He bites through dry meat to the bone. Money and weapons are pledged to him.' Auspicious if you recognise the difficulties. Line5: 'He bites through dry meat and encounters gold.' Peril but no mistakes. Line6: 'He wears a yoke and loses his ears.' Ominous."

22 GRACE 'The Sun below, the Mountain above. A fire burns at the foot of the mountain. He can administer but does not judge.' Success.
Line1: 'He decorates his feet. He can loose the carriage and walk.' No regrets. Line2: 'He trims his beard.' Vanity. Line3: 'He is elegant and is favoured.' Auspicious. Line4: 'He is elegant all in white. On a white winged horse he seeks union, sending a suitor befor him.' Line5: 'He is elegant among those who live on hills and have gardens. His roll of silk is small.' Auspicious. Line6: 'He wears only white.' No mistakes."

23 SPLITTING APART 'The Earth below, the Mountain above. The Mountain rests on the Earth.' Take no action.
Line1: 'The couch is overturned by hacking off it's legs.' Ominous. Line2: 'The couch is overturned by hacking it's frame.' Ominous. Line3: 'He is among those who overturn the couch.' No mistakes. Line4: 'He overturns the couch and bruises the man on it.' Ominous. Line5: 'He leads others like a fish on a line and obtains royal favours for them.' Improvement. Line6: 'He is like a large uneaten fruit. He finds people to carry him like on a chariot. Smaller men overturn their dwellings.'"

24 RETURN 'Thunder below, the Earth above. At the Winter Solstice the Ancient Kings closed the borders, the man comes and goes freely. In seven days he returns, his friends greet him.' Improvement, whatever you do.
Line1: 'Return after a slight mistake.' Very auspicious. Line2: 'Proud Return.' Auspicious. Line3: 'Return again and again.' Caution, no guilt. Line4: 'He leaves amongst others, but returns alone.' No worries. Line5: 'Noble return.' Without guilt. Line6: 'Confusion, he goes astray.' Ominous."

25 THE INNOCENT 'Thunder below, Heaven above. Thunder rolls beneath Heaven.' Success if you keep to your course.
Line1: 'He acts naturally. 'Auspicious. Line2: He plows his field, because it is time.' Improvement. Line3: 'A traveller steals an Ox and the natural man is accused.' Calamity. Line4: 'Keep to your course, there will be no mistakes.' Line5: 'He falls ill. Take no medicine, he will recover naturally.' Line6: 'He is sure to make a mistake.' Take no action."

26 MAJOR RESTRAINT 'Heaven below, the Mountain above. Heaven within the mountain. He stores the words and deeds of history within his mind, in order to know what is right.' Keep to your course.
Line1: 'Halt, you are in peril.' Line2: 'The strap that holds back the carriage has been removed.'Wait. Line3: 'He has good horses and drives himself on.' Advance. Line4: 'A piece of wood is preventing the bulls from growing.' Auspicious. Line5: 'The tusks of a castrated boar.' Auspicious. Line6: 'The man commands the firmament.' Success."

27 NOURISHMENT 'Thunder below, the Mountain above. Thunder within the Mountain explodes from the volcano. He controls his mouth.' Auspicious.
Line1: 'Ignoring the tortoise he looks at me with a long face.' Ominous. Line2: 'The man seeks nourishment from below, unworthy. If he seeks nourishment from above there will be trouble.' Line3: 'His actions inhibit proper nourishment.' Ominous. Line4: Like atiger glaring down from a tree he is ready to spring.' Auspicious. Line5: 'The man acts unconventionally.' Auspicious. Line6: 'The man is the source of nourishment.' Auspicious but perilous."

28 EXCESS 'The Wind below, the Marsh above. The Marsh above the trees, the beam is weak it will collapse.' Success if you act in any direction.
Line1: The man places mats of white grass beneath objects on the ground.' No mistakes. Line2: 'A rotting willow produces shoots. An old man takes a young wife.' Improvement. Line3: 'The beam is weak.' Ominous. Line4: 'The beam is braced.' Auspicious. Line5: 'Flowers sprout from a rotting willow. An old woman takes a young husband.' No blame. no praise. Line6: 'The man walks into a stream and disappears beneath the water.' Ominous."

29 THE DEEP 'The Deep below, the Deep above. The Deep within the Deep, The Superior man is a teacher and practices what he preaches.' Any action is valuable.
Line1: 'Already in the Deep he stumbles into a chasm.' Ominous. Line2: 'All the dangers of the deep confront him.' some relief. Line3: 'The Deep confronts him everywhere. Everything is dangerous, he has no rest. To struggle will send him into a chasm.' Take no action. Line4: 'The man is at a feast.' No mistakes. Line5: 'The waters almost overflow, order must be found.' No mistakes. Line6: 'He is bound with a heavy rope and thrown into a thicket of thorns. For three years there is no way out.' Ominous."

30 FIRE 'The Sun below, the Sun above. Fire on Fire, He refines his brilliance, his light can be seen from near and far.' Success.
Line1: His steps are unsure, he move with reverence.' No mistakes. Line2: 'Yellow.' Very Auspicious. Line3: 'The Sun sets.He could beat his pot and sing, instead he worries about death.' Ominous. Line4: 'He is afire, flares up, dies and is forgotten.' No blame. Line5: 'Tears flow in torrents.' Auspicious. Line6: 'He is sent to punish the chiefs and discriminates well.' No mistakes. "

31 INFLUENCE 'The Mountain below, The Marsh above. The pond is cradled by the Mountain.' Success. Line1: 'Wriggling the big toe.' No change. Line2: 'Flexing the calves.' Ominous. Line3: 'Flexing the thighs, impatiently waiting in line.' Regret if you continue. Line4: 'Twitching all over. Only those who know him are influenced.' No guilt. Line5: 'The back is rigid.' No guilt. Line6: 'The tongue wags.' All talk."

32 ENDURANCE 'The Wind below, Thunder above. Wind and Thunder, faithful always.' Success.
Line1: 'He grasps at continuity.' Ominous if you persist. Line2: 'He Keeps to the Golden Mean.' Guilt disappears.' Line3: 'He is discraced by a lack of continuity.' Regrets. Line4: 'A hunting reserve without game.' No progress. Line5: 'The man clings to continuity.' Auspicious if you are a woman. Line6: 'He tries frantically to retain continuity.' Ominous. "

33 RETREAT 'The Mountain below, Heaven above. He keeps lesser men at a distance, maintaining a dignified reserve.' Keep to your course in minor things.
Line1: 'He turns tail.' Peril, do not act. Line2: 'He holds to his purpose with an unbreakable thong of yellow oxhide.' Line3: He is entangled and withdraws in distress.' Auspicious if you are curtious to others. Line4: 'He withdraws although he would rather not' Auspicious for the great, not for the small. Line5: 'He withdraws sensibly.' Auspicious. Line6: 'He withdraws nobly.' Improvement."

34 GREAT STRENGTH 'Heaven below, Thunder above. Thunder rages above Heaven. He is proper in what he does.' Improvement.
Line1: 'He gathers strength in his toes.' Ominous if you advance. Line2: 'Auspicious if you keep to your course.' Line3: 'The small man uses up his strength, The superior man conserves it.' Danger. Line4: 'a ram butts and breaks through a fence.' Auspicious. Line5: 'An easy life desroys his ram like qualities.' No guilt. Line6: 'His horns are stuck in a fence.' Auspicious if you accept your situation."

35 PROGRESS 'The Earth below, the Sun above. The Sun shines above the Earth.' Improvement.
Line1: 'The man wishes to Advance and is held back.' Auspicious if you maintain your course. Line2: 'He advances yet is full of sorrow.' Auspicious. Line3: 'He is trusted by all.' No guilt. Line4: 'He advances like a groundhog.' Peril. Line5: 'His guilt disappears, Success.' Auspicious. Line6: He advances horns first, punishing rebels within his own city.' Peril but auspicious."

36 DARKENING OF THE LIGHT 'The Sun below, the Earth above. The sun sets behind the Earth' Be aware of the difficulties.
Line1: 'He flies but his wings droop.' Peril. Line2: 'He is wounded but saves himself on a swift horse.' Auspicious. Line3: 'Hunting at night, he shoots the Dark Lord.' Do not try to rectify every thing immediately. Line4: 'He enters the dark regions and his brightness is dimmed. He slips out the gate.' No mistakes. Line5: 'The dark times of Prince Chi.' Keep to your course. Line6: 'Neither dark nor light, only obscurity.' The end of suffering in sight."

37 THE FAMILY 'The Sun below, the Wind above. Wind passes above the fire and warms the family.' Keep to your course.
Line1: 'He makes rules for the family.' No Guilt. Line2: 'She attends to the cooking.' Auspicious. Line3: 'He is very stern. If his wife and children chatter and giggle, he would regret it.' Be careful. Line4: 'She enriches the family.' Very Auspicious. Line5:.'King to his own household.' Auspicious. Line6: 'He is sincere and clothed in glory.' Auspicious in the end."

38 OPPOSITION 'The Marsh below, the Sun above. Fire over the Marsh.' Success in minor matters.
Line1: 'He has lost his horses. They will return by themselves.' Guilt disappears. Line2: 'He meets his master in an alley.' No mistakes. Line3: 'They pull back his carriage, drive off his Oxen, shave his head, cut off his nose.' A bad beginning, a good ending. Line4: 'He stands alone amidst conflict. He meets good men.' Peril but no mistakes. Line5: He clings with his teeth to his friend.' No mistake. Line6: 'He stands alone amidst conflict. He draws his bow then relaxes it, a close relative appears.' Auspicious."

39 OBSTACLES 'The Mountain below, the Deep above. The Lake in the volcano.' Remain on friendly ground.
Line1: 'He either advances into difficulty or stands still and earns praise.' Line2: 'He encounters one difficulty after another.' Difficulties. Line3: 'Either he advances to further difficulties or stands still with his former allies.' Line4: 'Either he advances to further difficulties or stands still forming alliances.' Line5: 'He struggles with the greatest difficulties then his friends come to the rescue.' Help at hand. Line6: 'Either he advances into greater difficulties, or stands still finding fulfillment.' Auspicious."

40 RELEASE 'The Deep below, Thunder above. The Thunder rolls releasing a cloudburst.' Auspicious, act soon if action is needed.
Line1: 'No mistakes' Line2: 'He bags three foxes and obtains the golden arrows.'Auspicious. Line3: 'He transports his burden in a carriage, this will tempt robbers.' You will regret it. Line4: 'Let your toes go, friends come.' Line5: 'He releases himself and earns the confidence of those who held him.' Auspicious. Line6: 'He shoots at a Falcon high on a wall and hits it.' Improvement in every way. "

41 DECREASE 'The Marsh below, the Mountain above. A marsh at the foot of the Mountain.' Very Auspicious.
Line1:'He suspends his activity to rush to the aid of another.' No mistakes,but careful how far you can go. Line2: 'He can bring gain to another without incurring loss to himself.' Ominous if you take action. Line3: 'Three men walk together. One drops out. He will find a friend.' Line4: 'He diminishes his problem by summoning the aid of a helper.' No mistakes. Line5: 'He is presented with ten pairs of Tortoiseshells and not allowed to refuse them.' Auspicious. Line6: 'He brings gain to others without incurring loss himself, he will find men to help him.' Auspicious."

42 INCREASE 'Thunder below, the Wind above. The Wind and Thunder reinforce each other.' Improvement.
Line1: 'Reinforced, he makes great changes.' Very Auspicious. Line2: 'He receives ten pairs of tortoiseshells whose oracles are irreversible.' Very Auspicious. Line3: 'He is increased by what is evil. His goodness increases, He follows the Golden Mean, it is his badge.' No guit. Line4: He keeps to the Mean. The Prince follows his advice. He can even relocate the capital. Auspicious. Line5: 'Hesincerely seeks to benifit others. They appreciate him.' Very Auspicious. Line6: 'No one will support him. His sympathies are fickle.' Ominous."

43 BREAKTHROUGH 'Heaven below, the Marsh above. The Marsh above Heaven, the Superior Man rais benifits on those below him.' Improvement whatever you do.
Line1: 'The man walks to the flood on tip toe.' Guilt. Line2: 'He is apprehensive and pleads for help.' No blame. Line3: 'He id detirmined to control the flood. He is impatient and for a while the man is hated.' Line4: 'He has flayed buttocks and can harly walk. If he were to become like a sheep he could bear his shame, but he is deaf to these words.' Line5: 'Keeping the garden weeded require determined vigilance. He stays at the center.' no guilt. Line6: 'There is no one he can call on.' Ominous."

44 TEMPTATION 'The Wind below, Heaven above. The Wind blows beneath Heaven. He makes pronouncements to the Four Winds.' A willful woman, do not embrace her.
Line1: 'The man should be stymied.' Auspicious if you don't move. Line2: 'He has a basket of fish but does not approach the guests.' No mistakes. Line3: 'His buttocks have been flayed and he walks with difficulty.' Peril but no mistakes. Line4: 'He has a basket but there are no fish in it.' Ominous. Line5: 'The Medlar tree throws a shadow on the Gourd beneath it.'Conceal your brilliance. Line6: 'He greets everyone with his horns.' Regrets but no mistakes."

45 GATHERING TOGETHER 'The Earth below, the Marsh above. The Marsh has risen over the Earth, the Superior Man put his weapons in order.' Success.
Line1: 'The man cries loudly and an ally hears him.' Advance. Line2: 'The man is lead by his ally.' Auspicious. Line3: 'Sighing, the man strives in vain.' Some advance. Line4: 'Accord approaches.' Very auspicious. Line5: 'He leads and changes the minds of doubters.' No mistakes. Line6: 'Tearful accord.' No mistakes. "

46 PUSHING UPWARD 'The Wind below, the Earth above. Trees rise from the Earth. He advances towards the warmth of friendly ground.' Success.
Line1: 'The climber is welcome.' Very auspicious. Line2: 'His smallest sacrifice is appreciated.' No mistakes. 'Line3: 'He climbs into an empty city.' Regrets. Line4: 'He is employed by the King to present offerings on Mount Chi.' Auspicious. Line5: 'He climbs with dignity.' Auspicious. Line6: 'He climbs blindly.' Auspicious if you don't miss a step."

47 REPRESSION 'The Deep below, the Marsh above. The Marsh drains into the Deep, no mistakes if he makes no promises.'
Line1: 'Confined beneath a fallen tree in a dark valley for three years.' Despair. Line2: 'Confined at a dinner table, the authorities come.' Ominous. Line3: 'Confined by a rock, he grasps at briers. In a palace, he does not see his wife.' Ominous. Line4: 'Confined in chrome in a slow procession.' Some regrets, auspicious in the end. Line5: 'Confined by traitors, his nose and feet are cut off. He takes it calmly and respectfully.' Painful but no regrets. Line6: 'Confined by poison ivy on the edge of a cliff. He is afraid to move.' Repent and then act. Auspicious."

48 THE WELL 'The Wind below, the Deep above. The Deep has been contained and made into a well. The Superior Man comforts the people and stimulates a sense of community.' Ominous if the rope breaks before the water is drawn.
Line1: 'The water is so muddy that no one will drink form it.' Regrets. Line2: 'The bucket leaks, the worms are refreshed.' Regrets. Line3: 'The well has been cleaned but no one uses it.' Unfortunate. Line4: 'The well is lined.' No mistakes. Line5: 'The well water is fresh. He drinks from it.' Good fortune. Line6: 'The well must stay uncovered. He drinks unrstricted from it.' Very auspicious if you are sincere."

49 REVOLUTION 'The Sun below, the Marsh above. A fire within the Marsh. It is believed when it is seen.' Success.
Line1: 'He is bound with yellow ox hide.' Patience. Line2: 'He makes a radical change.' Auspicious. Line3: When he has thought about it three times, he will be believed.' Ominous if you act too soon. Line4: 'Guilt disappears, he is trusted.' Line5: 'He changes boldly, like a tiger changing his stripes.' He is trusted. Line6: 'He changes subtly like a leopard changing his spots.' Ominous if you charge. Auspicious if you keep to your course. "

50 THE CALDRON 'The Wind below, the Sun above. Fire burns over wood. He tends the temple couldron.' Success.
Line1: 'The caldron is overturned to clean it.' No mistakes. Line2: 'A stew in the caldron.' Auspicious if you are safe. Line3: 'The handles are not in the right place, the food remains uneaten.' Auspicious in the end. Line4: 'He breaks the feet of anothers caldron. The food spills.' Ominous. Guilt. Line5: 'The caldron has golden handles.' Keep to your course. Line6: 'The caldron has handles of jade.' Very auspicious."

51 THE SHOCK 'Thunder below, thunder above. Thunderclap follows thunderclap, he cultivates his good qualities and examines his faults.'
Line1: 'The thunderclap draws him to the window. Later he is cheerful.' Auspicious. Line2: 'The thunderclap endangers him. He heads for the hills, leaving his possessions.' return in seven days. Line3: 'He is agitated by the thunder.' No mistakes if you keep to your course. Line4: 'He is overtaken ans lies flat on his back in the mud.' Problems. Line5: 'Amidst the thunderclap he goes about his business.' Danger but success. Line6: 'Amidst the thunderclap he becomes hysterical.' Ominous if he takes action."

52 KEEPING STILL 'The Mountain below, the Mountain above. One Mountain above the other. He rests his back and straightens his mind.' No mistakes.
Line1: 'His toes are still.' No mistakes. Line2: 'His calves are still. He cannot help others and feels frustrated.' Patience. Line3: 'His haunches are still, his back is rigid. He stifles his excitement' Danger. Line4: 'His trunk is still.' No mistakes. Line5: 'His jaw is relaxed, his words are orderly.' Guilt disappears. Line6: 'He devotes himself to remaining at rest. Tranquility.' Auspicious."

53 GRADUAL PROGRESS 'The Mountain below, the Wind above. A tree on the Mountain. He sets and example for the people.' Auspicious if you keep to your course.
Line1: 'wild geese reach the shore. Some obstacles and talk.' No mistakes. Line2: 'The wild geese reach the boulders where they can rest.' Auspicious. Line3: 'The wid geese reach the desert.' Ominous, defend your interests. Line4: 'The geese reach the trees. The can land.' No mistakes. Line5: 'The Wild geese reach the hill. She is barren for three years, then nothing can stop her.' Auspicious. Line6: 'The wild geese reach the distant mountains. Their feathers can be used as ornaments.' Auspicious."

54 THE MARRYING MAIDEN 'The Marsh below, the Thunder above. Thunder over the Marsh. He knows the end and the beginning.' Ominous, action is futile.
Line1: 'The betrothed is not the first. The lame manage to walk.' Auspicious for an advance. Line2: 'The betrothed is blind in one eye but can still see. She is like a widow.' Disappointment. Line3: 'She is not pleased with the marriage. She returns home.' Uncertainty. Line4: 'She procrastinates. Sooner or later she will marry.' Line5: 'She is not as beautiful as the bridesmaids.The moon is still not full.' Patience. Line6: The maiden is barren. The grooms sacrifice does not bleed.' No improvement."

55 ABUNDANCE 'The Sun below, thunder above. Thunder and lightning. The superior man judges lawsuits and declares them fairly.' Improvement.
Line1: 'He meets his mate who is very much like him.' Approval if you advance. Line2: 'The screens are so huge, he can see the Big Dipper at noon.' Auspicious if he can summon loyalty. Line3: 'The screens have been draped with thick curtains.' No mistakes. Line4: The tent is so heavy he can see the Big Dipper at noon. He meets his mate who is very much like him.' Auspicious. Line5: 'He gathers brilliant men around him.' Praise, auspicious. Line6: He has a large house that hides from view. He stares at his door but it never opens. For three years he see no one.' Ominous."

56 THE WANDERER 'The Mountain below, Fire above. Fire on the Mountain. The Superior Man acts wisely and cautiously, he has no time for lawsuits.' Auspicious if you keep to your course.
Line1: 'A petty stranger with petty motives.' Calamity. Line2: 'A wealthy stranger has come to town. He attracts loyalty.' Line3: 'The stranger burns down the inn and is deserted by his friends.' Peril. Line4: 'A stranger has settled here. He makes a good living but is uneasy.' Improvement. Line5: 'The stranger shoots the pheasant. He exchanges his arrow for praise and a position of responsibility.' Improvement. Line6: 'The stranger gives joy to the fire but undermines the man.' Ominous. "

57 GENTLE PENETRATION 'The Wind below, the Wind above. Two winds penetrate into every nook and cranny.' Some improvement.
Line1: 'He comes and goes like little gusts of wind.' Bravely stick to your course. Line2: 'Wind beneath the couch. Magicians and exorcists are called in to quell the confusion.' Auspicious. No mistakes. Line3: 'Only strong gusts can penetrate the house.' Regrets. Line4: 'The hunter takes game for it's threefold use.' Guilt disappears. Line5: 'A bad beginning but a good end.' Advance. Line6: 'The wind dies under the couch with no more power to penetrate.' Ominous, beware."

58 PLEASURE 'The Marsh below, the Marsh above. The surface of the Mash is still but the Marsh within teems with life. Their gentle conversation has depth of meaning.' Success if you keep to your course.
Line1: 'The joy of inner peace.' Auspicious. Line2: 'The joy of sincerity.' Auspicious. Line3: 'Indulging in joy.' Ominous. Line4: 'Anticipating joy.' Auspicious but be cautious. Line5: 'Misplaced trust.' Beware. Line6: 'Enticement to joy.' No improvement."

59 DISPERSAL 'The Deep below, the Wind above. The Air moves above the water, the water evaporates.' Success.
Line1: 'Rescue with the help of a strong horse.' Auspicious. Line2: 'Things fall apart, he seeks shelter.' Guilt disappears. Line3: 'He no longer cares for his own self.' Examine this. Line4: 'He scatters all the factions so he can see who stands out.' Clever, auspicious. Line5: 'He sweats and makes pronouncements.' No mistakes. Line6: 'He avoids bloody wounds, going till out of harm's way.' No mistakes."

60 RESTRAINT 'The Marsh below, the Deep above. The lake within the Deep. He is systematic.' Improvement.
Line1: 'He will not leave his own hallway.' No mistakes. Line2: He will not leave his own courtyard.' Ominous. Line3: 'He is without restraint.' Eventual regret. Line4: 'Quiet and naturally he observes the proper restraint.' Success. Line5: 'His restraints are easy to bear.' Auspicious. Line6: 'His restraints are difficult to bear.' Ominous. Guilt will eventually disappear."

61 INNER TRUTH 'The Marsh below, the wind above. Wind blows across the Marsh. He weighs all litigation carefully and stays all executions.' Auspicious.
Line1: 'He rests in himself.' Auspicious. Line2: 'The crane calls amongst the reeds, her young reply, they have morsels to share.' No mistakes. Line3: 'He meets his mate. He beats his drum, now he weeps, now he sings.' Emotional dependence. Line4: 'The moon is nearly full. One horse bolts the other remains.' No mistakes. Line5: The man posesses self-knowledge and joins closely with others.' No mistakes. Line6: 'He crows to heaven.' Ominous."

62 SMALLNESS IN EXCESS 'The Mountain below, Thunder above. Thunder high on the mountains. He takes on small tasks but shies away from large ones.' Very auspicious.
Line1: 'The skylark flies too high.' Ominous. Line2: 'He bypasses the ruler but meets the minister.' No mistakes. Line3: 'He has no protection, others will take advantage of this.' Ominous. Line4: 'He successfully plays it by ear.' Advance. Line5: 'Clouds but no rain, he shoots an arrow into a cave and hits a bird.' Possible good fortune. Line6: 'The skylark flies too high.' Ominous."

63 COMPLETION 'The Sun below, the Deep above. Water suspended above the fire. Guard against potential Evil.' Success in small matters.
Line1: 'He puts on the brakes. The Fox wets his tail.' No mistakes. Line2: 'The woman in the cottage has lost her window screen. In seven days she will find it.' Line3: 'Kau Tsung ivaded hell's provinces and after three years subdued them. Small men should not attempt this.' Line4: 'He carries a store of rags in case of leaks. He is constantly watchful.' Line5: 'A sincere small sacrifice is greater than a large ostentatious one.' Line6: 'He is in over his head.' Peril."

64 ALMOST THERE 'The Deep below, the Sun above. Fire over the deep, he sees that all things have their allotted place.'
Line1: 'The fox get his tail wet.' Guilt. Line2: 'He puts on the brakes.' Auspicious. Line3: 'Almost there but he proceeds too fast.' Ominous. Line4: 'He steels himself to endure Hell's provinces.' Auspicious. Line5: 'Sincerity and brilliance shine in the man.' Auspicious. Line6: 'He celebrates his victory.' Guilt if you get drunk."

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