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Deliverance

HEXAGRAM 40 · XIÈ

ABOVE☳震Thunder

BELOW☵坎Water

THE JUDGEMENT

Deliverance. The southwest furthers. If there is no longer anywhere to go, return brings good fortune. If there is still somewhere to go, haste brings good fortune.

THE IMAGE

Thunder and rain set in: the image of Deliverance. Thus the noble one pardons mistakes and forgives misdeeds.

THE LINES

Six at the beginningWithout blame.

Nine in the second placeIn the hunt one takes three foxes and receives a yellow arrow. Perseverance brings good fortune.

Six in the third placeWhoever carries a burden on his back and yet rides in a carriage invites robbers. Perseverance brings humiliation.

Nine in the fourth placeFree yourself from your big toe: then the companion comes, and him you can trust.

Six in the fifth placeOnly the noble one can free himself: good fortune. Thus he gives proof to the small men.

Six at the topThe prince shoots at the hawk on the high wall: he brings it down. All is favorable.

KEYWORDS

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