55. Feng; Abundance Above; Chen the Arousing thunder Below; Li the Clinging fire |
21st Century |
Comparisons |
| Abundance is not a permanent state which
is the first thing one must be aware of when entering into a phase of
abundance.
On the other hand, it is churlish to darken such a bright time knowing full well it will not last. A wise person accepts the fruits of the good times and makes provision and preparation for the bad times. Doing this ensures the bad times are also temporary followed by a return to the good times. All is change. When a good thing becomes apparent it has passed the peak of its goodness and relevance. One of the marks of a good thing is that you can do it for a long time or associate with it for a long time without tiring of pleasure in it. Same goes for people. One can spend extended periods with a good person without reason for regrets. When you believe in something, work for it, commit to it. If doubts arise they are second thoughts like the words of a Polonius through an arras clouding resolve and determination. If on the other hand your resolve hasn't darkened but the circumstances have become hostile, then you may find that your every move is countered with suspicion. The only thing to do then is to hold fast to your ideal and be patient. The truth will out. There are always hostile times. They are like eclipses. If times are propitious then what you have to offer will become apparent. If however times are not abundant and you persist in advancing regardless of the animosity arranged against you it is forcing success and you will find the opposite of the desired outcome will come to pass. Abundance is a tricky time, deceptive because what is and what will be has to be synchronised to what you do and who you are. |
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Below are the comparative interpretations of a) Legge, b) Willhelm, c) Riefler, d) Crowley
a) meeting with his mate. Though they are both of the same character, there will be no error. Advance will call forth approval.
b) When a man meets his destined ruler, they can be together ten days, And it is not a mistake. Going meets with recognition.
c) He meets his mate who is very much like him. No mistakes. Approval if you advance.
d) First meet thy mate, and multiply thy force.
a) surrounded by screens so large and thick that at midday he can see from them the constellation of the Bushel. If he goes (and try to enlighten his ruler who is thus emblemed), he will make himself to be viewed with suspicion and dis
like. Let him cherish his feeling of sincere devotion that he may thereby move (his ruler's mind), and there will be good fortune.
b) The curtain is of such fullness That the polestars can be seen at noon. Through going one meets with mistrust and hate. If one rouses him through truth, Good fortune comes.
c) The screens are so huge he can see the Big Dipper at noon. If he approaches the ruler with the truth he will encounter suspicion and dislike. If he can summon loyalty toward him the ruler will see the truth. Auspicious.
d) Be humbly loyal in obscurity;
a) with an (additional) screen of a large andf thicvk banner, through whicvh at midday he can see (the small) Mei star. (in the darkness) He breaks his right arm; but there will be no error.
b) The underbrush is of such abundance That the small stars can be seen at noon. He breaks his right arm. No blame.
c) The screen have been draped with thick curtains. he can see small stars at noon. In the darkness he breaks his right arm. No mistakes.
d) Let not its accidents disturb thy course.
a) in a tent so large and thick that at midday he can see from it the constellation of the Bushel. But he meets with the subject of the (first) line, undivided like himself. There will be good fortune.
b) The curtain is of such fullness That the polestars can be seen at noon. He meets his ruler who is of like kind. Good fortune.
c) The tent is so heavy he can see the Big Dipper at noon. He meets his mate who is very much like him. Auspicious.
d) Then call the clansmen of ability!
a) bringing around him the men of brilliant ability. There will be occasion for congratulation and praise. There will be good fortune.
b) Lines are coming, blessing and fame draw near. Good fortune.
c) He gathers around him brilliant men. Praise. Auspicious.
d) But pride and insolence slay majesty.
a) with his house made large, but only serving as a screen to his household. When he looks at his door, it is still, and there is nobody about it. For three years no one is to be seen. There will be evil.
b) His house in a state of abundance. He screens off his family. he peers through the gate And no longer perceives anyone. For three years he sees nothing. Misfortune.
c) He has a large house that hides him from view. He stares at his door but it never opens. For three years he sees no one. Ominous.
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