iChing Hexagram 63

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Completions Hexagram 63Completion (After Completion)

Ki Ji intimates progress and success in small matters. There will be advantage in being firm and correct. There has been good fortune in the beginning; there may be disorder in the end.

 

 

The Changes

 

  1.  The first line, undivided, (shows its subject as a driver) who drags back his wheel, (or as a fox) which has wet his tail. There will be no error.
  2. The second line, divided, (shows its subject as) a wife who has lost her (carriage-)screen. There is no occasion to go in pursuit of it. In seven day’s she will find it.
  3. The third line, undivided, (suggests the case of) Kao Jung who attacked the Demon region, but was three years in subduing it. Small men should not be employed (in such enterprises).
  4. The fourth line, divided, shows its subject with rags provided against any leak (in his boat), and on his guard all day long.
  5. The fifth line, undivided, shows its subject (as) the neighbor in the east who slaughters an ox (for his sacrifice) ; but this is not equal to the (small) spring sacrifice of the neighbor in the west, whose sincerity receives the blessing.
  6. The topmost line, divided, shows its subject with (even) his head immersed. The position is perilous.

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iChing Hexagram 62

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Hexagram 62 Small is BeautifulSmall is Beautiful (Preponderance of the Small)

Hsiâo Kwo indicates that (in the circumstances which it implies) there will be progress and attainment. But it will be advantageous to be firm and correct. (What the name denotes) may be done in small affairs, but not in great affairs. (It is like) the notes that come down from a bird on the wing ;—to descend is better than to ascend. There will (in this way) be great good fortune.

 

The Changes

 

  1. The first line, divided, suggests (the idea of) a bird flying, (and ascending) till the issue is evil.
  2. The second line, divided, shows its subject passing by his grandfather, and meeting with his grandmother; not attempting anything against his ruler, but meeting him as his minister. There will be no error.
  3.  The third line, undivided, shows its subject taking no extraordinary precautions against danger; and some in consequence finding opportunity to assail and injure him. There will be evil.
  4. The fourth line, undivided, shows its subject falling into no error, but meeting (the exigency of his situation), without exceeding (in his natural course). If he go forward, there will be peril, and he must be cautious. There is no occasion to be using firmness perpetually.
  5. The fifth line, divided, (suggests the idea) of dense clouds, but no rain, coming from our borders in the west. It also (shows) the prince shooting his arrow, and taking the bird in a cave.
  6. The sixth line, divided, shows its subject not meeting the exigency of his situation), and exceeding (his proper course). (It suggests the idea of) a bird flying far aloft. There will be evil. The case is what is called one of calamity and self produced injury.

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iChing Hexagram 61

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Inner Truth (Center Returning) The Kung Fu (moves even) pigs and fish, and leads to good fortune. There will be advantage in crossing the great stream. There will be advantage in being firm and correct.   The Changes    The first (bottom) line, undivided, shows its subject resting (in himself). There will be good fortune. If he sought to any other, he would not find rest. The second line, undivided, shows its subject (like) the crane crying out in her hidden retirement, and her young ones responding to her. (It is as if it were said), ‘ I have a [...] Read more »

iChing Hexagram 60

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Limitations (Moderation) The Kieh Hexagram intimates that (under its conditions) there will be progress and attainment.(But) if the regulations (which it prescribes) be severe and difficult, they cannot be permanent.   The Changes   The first line, undivided, shows its subject not quitting the courtyard outside his door. There will be no error. The second line, undivided, shows its subject not quitting the courtyard inside his gate. There will be evil. The third line, divided, shows its subject with no appearance of observing the (proper) regulations, in which case we shall see him lamenting. But there will be no one [...] Read more »

iChing Hexagram 59

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Dispersion (Dissolution) The Hwân Hexagram intimates that (under its conditions) there will be progress and success. The king goes to his ancestral temple ; and it will be advantageous to cross the great stream. It will be advantageous to be firm and correct.   The Changes   The first line, divided, shows its subject engaged in rescuing (from the impending evil) and having (the assistance of) a strong horse. There will be good fortune. The second line, undivided, shows its subject, amid the dispersion, hurrying to his contrivance (for security). All occasion for repentance will disappear. The third line, divided, [...] Read more »

iChing Hexagram 58

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The Joyous (Open) Tui intimates that (under its conditions) there will be progress and attainment. (But) it will be advantageous to be firm and correct.   The Changes   The first line, undivided, shows the pleasure of (inward) harmony. There will be good fortune. The second line, undivided, shows the pleasure arising from (inward) sincerity. There will be good fortune. Occasion for repentance will disappear. The third line, divided, shows its subject bringing round himself whatever can give pleasure. There will be evil. The fourth line, undivided, shows its subject deliberating about what to seek his pleasure in, and not [...] Read more »

iChing Hexagram 57

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The Gentle (The Penetrating Wind) Sun intimates that (under the conditions which it denotes) there will be some little attainment and progress. There will be advantage in movement onward in whatever direction. It will be advantageous (also) to see the great man.   The Changes    The first line, divided, shows its subject (now) advancing, (now) receding. It would be advantageous for him to have the firm correctness of a brave soldier. The second line, undivided, shows the representative of Sun beneath a couch, and employing diviners and exorcists in a way bordering on confusion. There will be good fortune [...] Read more »

iChing Hexagram 56

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The Wanderer (Sojourning, Traveling) The Lü Hexagram intimates that (in the condition which it denotes) there may be some little attainment andprogress. If the stranger or traveler be firm and correct as he ought to be, there will be good fortune.   The Changes   The first line, divided, shows the stranger mean and meanly occupied. It is thus that he brings on himself (further) calamity. The second line, divided, shows the stranger, occupying his lodging-house, carrying with him his means of livelihood, and provided with good and trusty servants. The third line, undivided, shows the stranger, burning his lodging-house, [...] Read more »

iChing Hexagram 55

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Abundance (Fullness) The Fang Hexagram intimates progress and development. When a king has reached the point (which the name denotes) there is no occasion to be anxious (through fear of a change). Let him be as the sun at noon.     The Changes   The first line, undivided, shows its subject meeting with his mate. Though they are both of the same character, there will be no error. Advance will call forth approval. The second line, divided, shows its subject surrounded by screens so large and thick that at midday he can see from them the constellation of the [...] Read more »

iChing Hexagram 54

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The Marrying Maiden The Kwei Mei hexagram indicates that (under the conditions which it denotes) action will be evil, and in no wise advantageous.   The Changes   The first line, undivided, shows the younger sister married off in a position ancillary to the real wife. (It suggests the idea of) a person lame on one leg who yet manages to tramp along. Going forward will be fortunate. The second line, undivided, shows her blind of one eye, and yet able to see. There will be advantage in her maintaining the firm correctness of a solitary widow. The third line, [...] Read more »