 Ch'ien |
1. The Creative | Persevere, and use creative effort within the Laws of Nature in order to succeed. | |
 K'un |
2. The Receptive | Listen to others, and yield calmly to their advice in order to return to a successful path. Troubles should lessen. | |
  Chun |
3. Difficulty at the Beginning | It is good to continue, but slowly and with small objectives, while allowing the 'big picture' to become clear by itself. Deal with problems one at a time in order to control the 'chaos'. | |
 Mêng |
4. Immaturity | Be cautious with everything, but particularly ensure others are being honest with you. Check your facts carefully, nurture honesty, and only give advice when you are really sure! | |
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Hsü |
5. Waiting | Wait for the time to become right for action. Success will follow, but only if you are patient. Be truthful with yourself, and strong in your objectives, while you wait. | |
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Sung |
6. Conflict | There are obstacles wherever you look. Take advice from people with more experience, and be careful to watch your stability and security. Take great care: keep what you have instead of looking for 'more'! | |
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Shih |
7. The Army | You need to show Leadership and respect to those who rely on you. Build confidence and trust from others. Be careful of envious 'rebellion'. | |
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Pi |
8. Holding Together (Union) |
Honesty and sincerity will lead to success, if you are able to cooperate. Any hesitation in your honesty will lead to misfortune. | |
 Hsiao Ch'u |
9. The Taming Power of the Small |
Conserve your energy, and gather things you will need for your future plans to be successful. Do nothing more than be patient and flexible. | |
 Lü |
10. Treading | Tread gently and carefully, and act with humility only after careful planning, and then with caution. | |
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T'ai |
11. Peace | Success is linked to tranquility. This is a time of peace, prosperity, contentment, blossoming and good fortune. Be flexible, but be true to yourself. | |
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P'i |
12. Standstill | Beware of pride without substance. Be careful of a lack of harmony. There will be a delay before you are successful. | |
 T'ung Jên |
13. Fellowship with People | Partnerships and marriages will be successful. All will be well if you act with honesty and flexibility, but cooperate and are steadfast. | |
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Ta Yu |
14. Possession in Great Measure | A small initial setback will be overcome, and will lead to easy success. Show respect for others, and be wary of becoming lazy and arrogant, otherwise you risk losing what you have. Act wisely, and all will be well! | |
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Ch'ien |
15. Modesty | Equal partnerships benefit. Act with humility to all people; restore balance between excess and dearth in order to be successful. | |
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Yü |
16. Enthusiasm | Everything is as it should be! Take opportunities as they arise, and act with conviction, but make sure you do not appear over-confident or 'immodest'. | |
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Sui |
17. Following | There is good fortune at present, which should be enjoyed without the need to force further change. The cycle of growth and decline is present, but use any decline as a period to strengthen and prepare for future opportunities. | |
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Ku |
18. Removing Corruption | There is a choice to be made, which could end in success or failure. Take time in your decisions, act carefully, avoiding new commitments. Care will produce success, with some risk of failure. Avoid decisions on partnerships or marriage. | |
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Lin |
19. Approach (Becoming Great) | Troubles will diminish, and recognition will follow, with many benefits becoming available to you if you treat others kindly and with modesty. Problems are indicated later, and success may be short-lived, so enjoy it as it happens. | |
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Kuan |
20. Contemplation (View) |
The immediate future is difficult, with you feeling 'blown around' and unable to achieve anything. Improvement will come. Be patient, and use this time to observe, examine (including yourself), gain wisdom, and plan. Improvement will come. | |
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Shih Ho |
21. Biting Through (Judging) |
Difficulties you face can be 'bitten through', leading to success and good fortune. Be clear and strong in your objectives, and you will succeed. Then avoid bad temper or harsh words that could produce problems. | |
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Pi |
22. Grace (Adornment) |
Good fortune follows from firm but flexible action, to produce a happy time for you. Remember that adornment is beautiful but not essential, so ensure the reality of the future is not hidden by the 'rose-coloured' tinge of the present.v | |
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Po |
23. Splitting Apart (Disintegration) |
The current difficulties will end in the natural cycle of regeneration. Be patient, and continue to work hard in preparation for the good times to follow. | |
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Fu |
24. Return (The Turning Point) |
Honesty and sincerity will lead to success, if you are able to cooperate. Any hesitation in your honesty will lead to misfortune. | |
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Wu Wang |
25. Innocence | Be ready for unexpected events, and be flexible in how you handle them. Rigid, inflexible plans should be avoided. Act naturally, honorably and truthfully, without greed, ambition or desire, as would the 'Innocent'. | |
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Ta Ch'u |
26. The Taming Power of the Great | Great inner strength and wisdom already exist in preparation for a new path. Current obstacles will disappear; lesser ones appear. Considerable work will need to be done, and there is need to win over, rather than subdue, those who will oppose you. | |
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I |
27. Providing Nourishment |
Good fortune will follow a period of hard work, if you apply yourself with moderation and humility. Seek fulfillment, and seek advice from the 'wise', but act within the natural laws, and avoid 'using' people. | |
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Ta Kuo |
28. Great Heaviness | Avoid committing to new plans, and be patient: things will improve. Avoid being arrogant or aggressive, but effort will bring better results than ambition; ambition better results than ability or means. | |
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K'an |
29. The Abysmal | This is a time to be still and conserve energy as there are many dangers in your way. Don't try to deal with all difficulties: it is not necessary. Be careful and patient. Find the 'natural' course and follow it: like water in a stream. | |
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Li |
30. The Clinging | Be calm, keep in control, and focus on your plans although everything is changing around you. Be flexible, but only change as really necessary. Good fortune follows if you exercise self-control. | |
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Hsien |
31. Influence (Wooing) |
Be patient, sensitive to the needs of others, and remain strong in your resolve, and good fortune will follow. Be flexible, and a new commitment will be successful. Act only when the time is right. | |
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Hêng |
32. Duration (Marriage) |
A difficult situation should end. Partnerships and marriage will endure and strengthen with time. Follow a natural course to be successful. | |
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