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Great Possession

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ABOVE☲離Fire

BELOW☰乾Heaven

THE JUDGEMENT

Great Possession. Sublime success.

Fire high up in heaven: the image of Great Possession. Thus the noble one curbs evil and furthers good, following the benevolent will of heaven.

Nine at the beginningNo dealing with what is harmful: there is no blame. Whoever stays mindful of the difficulty remains without blame.

Nine in the second placeA great wagon for loading. Something may be undertaken: no blame.

Nine in the third placeA prince offers it to the Son of Heaven. A small man could not do so.

Nine in the fourth placeHe keeps apart what is his from what looms above him: no blame.

Six in the fifth placeHe whose truth is friendly and dignified has good fortune.

Nine at the topFrom heaven comes blessing: good fortune, and nothing that is not favorable.

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