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Oppression

HEXAGRAM 47 · KÙN

ABOVE☱兌the Lake

BELOW☵坎Water

THE JUDGEMENT

Oppression. Success. Perseverance. The great man brings good fortune, no blame. When one has something to say, it is not believed.

THE IMAGE

There is no water in the lake: the image of Oppression. Thus the noble one stakes his life on following his will.

THE LINES

Six at the beginningSitting oppressed under a bare tree, astray in a dark valley: for three years one sees nothing.

Nine in the second placeOppressed at wine and food. The man with the scarlet knee-bands arrives. It is favorable to offer sacrifice. To undertake something brings misfortune, no blame.

Six in the third placeOppressed by stone, one leans on thorns and thistles; one enters the house and does not see one’s wife: misfortune.

Nine in the fourth placeHe comes very slowly, oppressed by a carriage of gold. Humiliation, but the end is reached.

Nine in the fifth placeNose and feet cut off: oppression at the hands of those with the red knee-bands. Joy comes softly. It is favorable to offer sacrifice.

Six at the topOppressed among creepers, one wavers and thinks: to move brings remorse. But if remorse turns to repentance, going brings good fortune.

KEYWORDS

exhaustionadversityenduranceinner strengthtesting