In the course of time this combination of the two systems of thought opened the way for an increasingly intricate number symbolism. These two movements are indirect contrast. Good fortune. Moreover, the effects produced are then limited to those on whom one's thoughts are consciously fixed. A man of influence is at hand, abut his influence is not understood by the common people. Religious feeling for the Creator of the world was united with the most sacred of human feelings, that of reverence for the ancestors. Nine in the second place means: Sincere joyousness. It is necessary for elements predestined to be joined and mutually dependent to come to meet one another halfway. It is favorable to let justice be administered. This refers to enforced quiet. But he dare not decide controversial issues in this way. It lies in the nature of a strong man to press forward. With the greed of a hungry tiger he is on the lookout for the right people. Penalties are the individual applications of the law. In such times of shock, presence of mind is all too easily lost: the individual overlooks all opportunities for action and mutely lets fate take its course. The social organization of ancient China was based on this principle of the holding together of dependents and rulers. What is to be done? If one remains conscious of difficulty, One remains without blame. He surrounds himself either with good or with bad company; he cannot have both at once. Everything comes of itself at the appointed time. Through going one meets with mistrust and hate. Words go forth from one's own person and exert their influence on men. In such a case, if the effort to push forward is not in harmony with the time, a reasonable and resolute man will not expose himself to a personal rebuff, but will retreat with others of like mind. Concerning this, Confucius says: Where disorder develops, words are the first steps. That is the only way to achieve something. The inferior man himself fares best when held under control by a superior man. Thus high and low competent each other and the result is the plain. The influence shows itself in the thighs. The fire in heaven above shines far, and all things stand out in the light and become manifest. Inferior people who have risen to power illegitimately do not feel equal to the responsibility they have taken upon themselves. Conflict develops when one feels himself to be in the right and runs into opposition. It is the same in life when destiny is at work. Therefore he must simply retreat to heights inaccessible to the threatening forces of danger. On the other hand, applied to human conditions, it refers to the time when inferior people gradually begin to disappear. Whether this condition is felt to be an affliction of the supreme happiness of love, is left to the subjective verdict of the person concerned. Often a man finds himself weighing the choice between various kinds of pleasures, and so long as he has not decided which kind he will choose, the higher or the lower, he has no inner peace. For here we are dealing not with a passing mood, as in the nine in the third place, but with a real change of heart. In conformity with the new order, they likewise "molt." If fellowship is to lead to order, there must be organization within diversity. Do not act thus for ten years. Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases In order to delay executions. Such inconsistency invariably leads to distressing experiences. THE CLINGING. It often happens, when a man exerts a certain amount of influence, that he obtains a following by condescension toward inferiors. We often find ourselves associating with inferior people in whose company we are tempted by pleasures that are inappropriate for the superior man. Then it is important to be sensible and yielding. One should strive to attain small things only. 21, in which thunder and lightning similarly appear together, but in the reverse order. Extreme caution is necessary in this isolation. If the heat is too great, the water evaporates into the air. In consequence even the strong man cannot so use his power as to exert the right influence on those around him. This is fortunate for them. K'un, the earth, stands above. When a stranger in a strange land has no one left on whom he can rely, the situation becomes very dangerous. Yet here too the thought has its abstract connotation. There are exceptional conditions in which the relation between leader and followers changes. In danger all that counts is really carrying out all that has to be done--thoroughness--and going forward, in order not to perish through tarrying in the danger. Every increase in power that comes to them benefits the whole of mankind and therefore does not bring decrease to others. Water flows on uninterruptedly and reaches its foal: Thus the superior man walks in lasting virtue And carries on the business of teaching. Everything acts to further. The lower trigram Chên is the Arousing; its motion is upward and its image is thunder. Six in the fifth place means: If only the superior man can deliver himself, It brings good fortune. Good fortune. It is not his task to try to lead--that would only make him lose the way-but to let himself be led. 7. Heaven has placed itself beneath the earth, and so their powers unite in deep harmony. This dispels any cause for regret over the fact that he does not have enough independence to triumph unaided over every hostile turn of fate. For when such elusive influences are brought into the light and branded, they lose their power over people. Avery close bond is possible only between two people. Hidden lines. Nine in the fifth place means: Manifestation of holding together. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. There will sometimes be confusion, sometimes gathering together. A man may enjoy the personal friendship of a prince and be taken into his confidence. This instinctive certainty brings about supreme success and 'furthers through perseverance". If a sentence is imposed the first time a man attempts to do wrong, the penalty is a mild one. To undertake something brings misfortune. Instead, they go their way proud and unconcerned. INNOCENCE. Nine in the fourth place means: This describes a man who gathers people around him in the name of his ruler. Misfortune. The tree on the mountain is visible from afar, and its development influences the landscape of the entire region. It furthers one to see the great man. Thus he proves to inferior men that he is in earnest. If he importunes, I give him no information. The light-giving power retreats and the dark power is again on the increase. It must be shown the seriousness of life. The trigram Tui denotes the youngest daughter; it is symbolized by the smiling lake, and its attribute is joyousness. And that is how one finds the middle way for action. If a bird will not come to its nest but flies higher and higher, it eventually falls into the hunter's net. This leads to great good fortune. Egotism and cupidity isolate men. Nine in the second place means: There is a fish in the tank. Misfortune. This is good fortune for a woman, misfortune for a man. He accepts no advice from others, and therefore they in turn are not willing to lend him support. When a strong man meets with adversity, he remains cheerful despite all danger, and this cheerfulness is the source of later successes; it is that stability which is stronger than fate. Limitations are also indispensable in the regulation of world conditions. Likewise, it is very important not to remain alone; in order to overcome the chaos he needs helpers. One the other hand, nature must be furthered in her productiveness. But if a man seeks association with others as if he were an obsequious office hunter, he throws himself away. Three considerations suggest themselves here. This hexagram consists of four strong lines inside and two weak lines outside. If in his exuberance a man gets drunk, he forfeits the favorableness of the situation through his intemperance. The basic principles of any kind of union must be equally accessible to all concerned. 11, six in the fifth place). Thus the superior man is careful In the differentiation of things. Prince Chi was a relative of the tyrant and could not withdraw from the court; therefore he concealed his true sentiments and feigned insanity. When we are working at a task that affects the general welfare, we must leave all private friendships out of account. Fire clings to wood, but also consumes it. Good fortune. There, without having to look for them, she has great and important duties. A slight variation of tonal stress gives the Chinese name for this hexagram a double meaning. The enthusiasm of the heart expresses itself involuntarily in a burst of song, in dance and rhythmic movement of the body. This principle of gradual development can be applied to other situations as well; it is always applicable where it is a matter of correct relationships of co-operation, as for instance in the appointment of an official. This situation at the beginning of ascent. No warning or other comment is added. The more reliance he places on the support of others, the more uneasy and anxious he will become as to whether these secret ties are really tenable. The standstill comes to an end. He has given up direction of his own life, and what becomes of him depends upon chance and external influences. In punishing folly It does not further one To commit transgressions. It just crows. This text refers to a dangerous enterprise. Form no longer conceals content but brings out its value to the full. The handle is the means for lifting up the ting. The two images are used to symbolize a practice of the kings of old; in making regular journeys the ruler could, in the first place, survey his realm and make certain that none of the existing usages of the people escaped notice; in the second, he could exert influence through which such customs as were unsuitable could be changed. Let the eldest lead the army. above SUN THE GENTLE, WIND below K'UN THE RECEPTIVE, EARTH. If he is weak, the trouble overwhelms him. This requires that power of inner concentration which religious contemplation develops in great men strong in faith. The dragon is a symbol of the electrically charged, dynamic, arousing force that manifests itself in the thunderstorm. Victory seems to have been achieved. She must not take it upon herself to supplant the mistress of the house, for that would mean disorder and lead to untenable relationships.