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Tun
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33. Retreat
(Withdrawal)
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Orderly withdrawal is necessary, but avoid 'running away', rather: do not confront those
who oppose you. Conserve your energies, do not start new ventures, and consolidate
existing ones with extreme care.
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Ta Chuang
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34. The Power of
the Great
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A time of progress and good fortune, when others follow your example. Act justly and
wisely, not only strongly. Follow your actions to their end.
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Chin
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35. Progress
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Opportunities appear for rapid progress in many areas. Act justly and humbly in order to
succeed. This is also a time to think of others, not only 'self'.
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Ming I
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36. Darkening
of the Light
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Things do not go well, but do not become down-hearted. Be careful who you trust, and act
with caution. Be patient, things will improve, make plans in preparation, but; try to
hide your disappointment until the improvement comes.
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Chia Jên
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37. The Family
(The Clan)
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This concerns all aspects of family relationships. Do not act in isolation, but in
co-ordination with close family and friends. Act morally, justly, and with respect for
others. Be sure to consolidate close relationships.
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K'uei
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38. Opposition
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Treat others generously in order to turn conflict and suspicion into shared success. The
differences between opposing views can be small: look for ways to unite them
constructively and harmoniously. Disaster can be avoided with care.
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Chien
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39. Obstruction
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Difficulties surround you, but are part of an essential process. Be constant in your
objectives, but do not apply force to achieve them: be patient and think before
acting.
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Hsieh
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40. Deliverance
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Good and improving fortune is to arrive when you free yourself from current problems.
Deal with your difficulties quickly but gently: success has not arrived yet. Remember the
lessons learnt, but do not be a slave to the past.
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Sun
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41. Decrease
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Avoid excesses, and preserve what you have. You may need to accept a loss, but do so
easily: greater benefit will replace the loss. Be restrained but flexible, and act with
sincerity.
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I
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42. Increase
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This is a good time for increased activity and prosperity, and maybe travel over water.
Make the most of this time because it will pass. Be generous and do not seek unfair
advantage over others.
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Kuai
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43. Break-through (resoluteness)
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There is danger which must be acknowledged, and actions taken in quiet ways with the
support of others. Greater prosperity will follow if you act fairly and with honour, and
are cautious in your actions.
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Kou
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44. Coming to
(Encountering)
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Do not follow someone else's path. Be careful of dangerous situations: deceit and hidden
objectives will be harmful, although honesty and honourable actions could be beneficial.
Learn from these situations for the future
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Ts'ui
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45. Gathering Together (Massing)
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A harmonious balance requires a gathering together with others, although you should only
take advice from one other. Be prepared for your inner calm to be tested, and be ready to
act if things get out of control.
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Shêng
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46. Pushing
Upwards
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Growth may take time, but will produce success and good rewards. Do not become lazy or
arrogant, and be prepared to work hard to consolidate your gain: growth will not continue
forever.
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K'un
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47. Oppression
(Exhaustion)
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Use your inner resolve and strength to face the difficulties ahead. Losses which you
suffer may be necessary to show what is truly important. Be silent, and be watchful for
deceit and false flattery.
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Ching
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48. The Well
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The Well of Human Nature contains your understanding, based on past experience of
yourself and others. Use the understanding to ensure you stay on a natural path. Things
are good, but be watchful for change.
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Ko
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49. Revolution
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Significant change should occur, bringing with it good opportunities. Be wary of acting
only with materialistic interest, but act carefully and with sincerity.
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Ting
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50. The Great Bowl
(Sacred Vessel)
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Material and spiritual success surround you in harmony. Maintain balance and
understanding of the world in your actions, and new and existing projects will progress
well.
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Chên
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51. Thunder
(Shock)
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After a brief (but significant) period of turmoil, possibly with news conveying a
'shock', this should be a period of success and plenty. Calm will follow the 'storm'. Be
wary of gossip causing problems.
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Kên
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52. Keeping Still
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This is a time to wait an be patient. Nothing can be achieved by action, although you
should continue to work quietly in the background. Avoid new partnerships, but be true to
existing ones.
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Chien
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53. Development
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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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Kuei Mei
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54. The Marrying
Maiden (Love)
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Be cautious and be prepared to settle for less, or to back down, if necessary. Be sure
that you are not seduced by the superficial or the short term, but look for truth and
objectivity. Do not 'bite off more than you can chew'!
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Fêng
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55. Abundance
(Fullness)
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Good fortune will follow, leading to abundance and prosperity. Use this abundance to
prepare for the hard times which may follow. This time and abundance may also be used to
identify new goal and plan for reaching them.
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Lü
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56. Travel
(The Seeker)
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Like the 'Fool' in Tarot, this indicates starting a journey, with lessons to be learned.
Attempts to reach the destination too quickly will fail, so move slowly. Concentrate on
each step you take before progressing to the next one.
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Sun
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57. The Gentle
(The Penetrating)
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Be flexible and gentle, but get to the heart of problems. Being steadfast will produce
results, but don't push. Have clear objectives, and act honourably to achieve
success.
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Tui
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58. The Joyous
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There is good news, and good fortune. Your joy and inner strength attracts those who wish
to partner you. Be humble and avoid arrogance and talking too much about your success if
you wish this to continue.
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Huan
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59. Dispersion
(The Dissolving)
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Follow a 'middle' path, and avoid being forced too far away from it, if you wish to be
successful. Work hard and with determination, and remember to be reasonable. You may meet
people from your past looking for a spiritual bond.
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Chieh
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60. Limitation
(Due Measure)
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Stay calm and turn the negative into the positive using common sense. Be wise and think
ahead, and don't be daunted by obstacles in your way or limitations placed upon
you.
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Chung Fu
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61. Inner Truth
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Learn to be happy with yourself and your life, as you plan for the future. Material and
practical issues will not be so successful, but your peace lies within. You are
well-liked, so communicating well will bring some success.
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Hsiao Kuo
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62. Preponderance
of the Small
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Pay attention to detail, as success will come in small ways. Do not be over- ambitious,
but be modest and conscientious in order to achieve results. Be patient before starting
on large projects: now is not a good time for them.
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Chi Chi
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63. Order
(After Completion)
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There is good fortune, but this is not a time to relax. Be sure to consolidate what you
have, or have gained. Act with caution and strive to maintain balance.
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Wei Chi
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64. Transition
(Before Completion)
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The time is not yet right for you to act, so be patient: the transition from chaos to
order is not yet complete. You are following the right path, but avoid disputes, and
success will come to you in time.
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