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%
% I Ching macros for typesetting divinations
% by Wlodek Bzyl, <matwb@univ.gda.pl>
% November 2002
\ifx\ichingisloaded\relax\endinput\else\let\ichingisloaded=\relax\fi
\input epsfx
\def\ichingPrefix{iching::}
\def\ichingCircle{icircle.eps}
% Encoding.
\def\ichingdef#1#2#3% name name code
{\expandafter\chardef\csname\ichingPrefix#1\endcsname=#3
\expandafter\chardef\csname\ichingPrefix#2\endcsname=#3}
\def\iching#1{\csname\ichingPrefix#1\endcsname}
% Trigrams
\ichingdef{cosmos}{111}{65} % niebiosa
\ichingdef{thunder}{100}{66} % b³yskawica
\ichingdef{water}{010}{67} % rzeka
\ichingdef{mountain}{001}{68} % ska³a
\ichingdef{earth}{000}{69} % ziemia
\ichingdef{wind}{011}{70} % wiatr
\ichingdef{fire}{101}{71} % ogieñ
\ichingdef{lake}{110}{72} % mokrad³o
% Hexagrams
\ichingdef{ch'ien1}{111111}{1} % niebiosa
\ichingdef{ch'ien2}{001000}{15} % skromno¶æ
\ichingdef{chien1}{001010}{39} % przeszkoda
\ichingdef{chien2}{001011}{53} % ³agodny postêp
\ichingdef{chien3}{110010}{60} % ograniczanie
\ichingdef{k'un1}{000000}{2} % ziemia
\ichingdef{k'un2}{010110}{47} % okowy
\ichingdef{chun}{100010}{3} % pocz±tkowe troski
\ichingdef{meng}{010001}{4} % naiwno¶æ
\ichingdef{hsu}{111010}{5} % oczekiwanie
\ichingdef{sung}{010111}{6} % sprzeczka
\ichingdef{shih}{010000}{7} % ¿o³nierze
\ichingdef{pi1}{000010}{8} % zwi±zek
\ichingdef{pi2}{101001}{22} % powab
\ichingdef{hsiao ch'u}{111011}{9} % ograniczona si³a w ma³ym
\ichingdef{u lu}{110111}{10} % st±panie
\ichingdef{t'ai}{111000}{11} % pokój
\ichingdef{p'i}{000111}{12} % stagnacja
\ichingdef{t'ung jen}{101111}{13} % mi³o¶æ i przyja¼ñ
\ichingdef{ta yu}{111101}{14} % wielki skarb
\ichingdef{yu}{001000}{16} % entuzjazm
\ichingdef{sui}{100110}{17} % na¶ladowanie
\ichingdef{ku}{011001}{18} % naprawa
\ichingdef{lin}{110000}{19} % zbli¿enie
\ichingdef{kuan}{000011}{20} % kontemplacja
\ichingdef{shih ho}{100101}{21} % przegryzanie
\ichingdef{po}{000001}{23} % samodzielno¶æ
\ichingdef{fu}{100000}{24} % powrót
\ichingdef{wu wang}{100111}{25} % niewinno¶æ
\ichingdef{ta ch'u}{111001}{26} % ograniczona si³a w wielkim
\ichingdef{i1}{100001}{27} % ¿ywienie
\ichingdef{i2}{100011}{42} % zysk
\ichingdef{ta kuo}{011110}{28} % nadmiar w wielkim
\ichingdef{k'an}{010010}{29} % topiel
\ichingdef{li}{101101}{30} % ogieñ
\ichingdef{hsien1}{001110}{31} % oddzia³ywanie
\ichingdef{hsien2}{010100}{40} % roz³adowanie
\ichingdef{heng}{011100}{32} % wytrwa³o¶æ
\ichingdef{tun}{001111}{33} % ustêpstwo
\ichingdef{ta chuang}{111100}{34} % si³a
\ichingdef{chin}{000101}{35} % postêp
\ichingdef{ming}{101000}{36} % zmrok
\ichingdef{chia jen}{101011}{37} % ród
\ichingdef{k'uei}{110101}{38} % opozycja
\ichingdef{sun1}{110001}{41} % strata
\ichingdef{sun2}{011011}{57} % podmuch
\ichingdef{kuai}{111110}{43} % prze³om
\ichingdef{kou}{011111}{44} % % spotkanie
\ichingdef{ts'ui}{000110}{45} % zbiór
\ichingdef{sheng}{011000}{46} % wznoszenie
\ichingdef{ching}{011010}{48} % studnia
\ichingdef{ko}{101110}{49} % przewrót
\ichingdef{ting}{011101}{50} % naczynie ofiarne
\ichingdef{chen}{100100}{51} % b³yskawica
\ichingdef{ken}{001001}{52} % góra
\ichingdef{kuei mei}{110100}{54} % po¶lubianie narzeczonej
\ichingdef{feng}{101100}{55} % obfito¶æ
\ichingdef{lu}{001101}{56} % podró¿nik
\ichingdef{tui}{110110}{58} % rado¶æ
\ichingdef{huan}{010011}{59} % marnotrawienie
\ichingdef{chung fu}{110011}{61} % wewnêtrzna prawda
\ichingdef{hsiao kuo}{001100}{62} % powodzenie ma³ego
\ichingdef{chi chi}{101010}{63} % po spe³nianiu
\ichingdef{wei chi}{010101}{64} % przed spe³nianiem
% Divinations.
\newcount\ichingCounter \ichingCounter=0
\def\ichingStoreDivination#1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8#9%
{\advance\ichingCounter by 1
\expandafter
\def\csname\ichingPrefix\number\ichingCounter::name\endcsname{#1}
\expandafter
\def\csname\ichingPrefix\number\ichingCounter::translation\endcsname{#2}
\expandafter
\def\csname\ichingPrefix\number\ichingCounter::interpretation\endcsname{#3}
\expandafter
\def\csname\ichingPrefix\number\ichingCounter::changeline:1\endcsname{#4}
\expandafter
\def\csname\ichingPrefix\number\ichingCounter::changeline:2\endcsname{#5}
\expandafter
\def\csname\ichingPrefix\number\ichingCounter::changeline:3\endcsname{#6}
\expandafter
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\def\divination#1#2{\csname\ichingPrefix#1::#2\endcsname}
% The text of divinations was taken from the `iching.tex' file by
% Alan M Stanier, Computing Service, Essex Univerity (alan@essex.ac.uk)
\ichingStoreDivination{CH'IEN}{The Origin}
{The origin. Continuing through. Harmonious. Correct.}
{Do not use the diving dragon.}
{The dragon is seen in the field. It is helpful to see the great man.}
{This wise man is active all day long, but in the evening he is watchful.
There will be great difficulty.}
{He is bouncing up and down in stormy waters. The sage says that
he sometimes leaps up and sometimes down. There is nothing wrong
in this as long as evil is avoided.}
{The dragon is flying in the heavens. It is good to see the great man.}
{A group of headless dragons appears. There will be good fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{K'UN}{Success}
{Great success. A wise man is virtuous and proper, like a strong
but gentle mare. When he is faced with a task he can only succeed
if he takes things slowly and carefully, not trying to be first.
If he is happy to follow others, all will be well. It is
important to have friends in the south and west, but they can be
lost or forgotten if they are in the north and east. A wise man
must remember to draw strength from proper conduct, and by doing
this he will be fortunate.}
{He is walking on newly formed frost. Freezing conditions are on
the way.}
{Square, straight and strong. Everything will work out well
without any effort.}
{He does not reveal his virtue for all to see, but nurtures it
within himself. He has the opportunity of serving the Emperor
and will perform his tasks with great success.}
{A sack has been sealed up so that nothing can flow in or
out. There will be no blame and no praise. What is done is done.}
{Imperial yellow undergarments. There will be excellent fortune.}
{There are dragons involved in a ferocious fight in the desert.
The blood that flows from their wounds is Imperial yellow.}
\ichingStoreDivination{CHUN}{Birth Pangs}
{Birth pangs. He will succeed if he behaves properly. Beware of
starting a new venture without giving it sufficient thought. It
will be useful to enlist the help of an experienced person.}
{The way ahead is blocked. Remain firm. Act sensibly. Listen to
the advice of someone more experienced.}
{The horses are outside the village but are not allowed inside.
The people think they are robbers. They have come to collect the
bride. The bride remains firm and rejects the union. Ten years
later she marries and has children.}
{The hunter, stalking a deer, is drawn into the forest. He failed
to ask the forester for help and is now lost. The wise man can
see the dangers which lie ahead. He know it would be foolish to
continue, so decides to give up the chase.}
{The woman has lost control of her carriage and the horses are
running away with her. The man who wants to marry her is nearby
and she calls for his help. To advance will bring good fortune.
All will turn out well.}
{He is finding it difficult to grant the favors people expect of
him. Wise behavior brings success when dealing with minor
affairs. Any attempts to deal with major issues will bring
misfortune.}
{The man is in complete disarray since his chariot horses have
gone into full retreat. He cannot hold back his tears and begins
to weep.}
\ichingStoreDivination{MENG}{Rebellious Youth}
{Rebellious youth. I do not look for the rebellious and ignorant
child; it is he who looks for me. When he asks me for an oracle I
will answer him. But when he asks me a second and third time he
becomes a nuisance. I refuse to answer his requests. It is
helpful to be consistent and well behaved.}
{It is good to use punishment in order to banish ignorance. This
will free the mind from its bondage. Too much punishment brings
about humiliation.}
{Be patient with the ignorant, since this will bring good
fortune. It is good to listen to the requests of women. A son is
able to run his family.}
{Do not become involved with a woman who will easily give herself
to a man with money. Such behavior will bring misfortune.}
{It is sordid to be constrained by ignorance. It will bring regret.}
{The innocent child. There will be good fortune.}
{Punishing the ignorant child will do no good. It is better to
protect him.}
\ichingStoreDivination{HSU}{Patience}
{Patience. Confidence and sincerity will bring prosperity. Virtue
will encourage good fortune. There is much to be gained by
crossing the great river.}
{He is waiting in open country. A lot can be gained by using that
which endures.}
{He is waiting on the sand. He will have to tolerate gossip, but
in the end he will be very fortunate.}
{He is sitting out in the mud. This allows the enemy to arrive.}
{He is waiting in a place of blood. He must escape from the pit.}
{He is waiting amongst the food and drink. Good fortune will come
through virtue.}
{He goes into the pit. Three guests arrive who have not been
invited. Treat them well and in the end there will be good
fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{SUNG}{Contention}
{Contention. He is confident in the face of opposition.
Respectable behavior will bring good fortune. If he persists to
the bitter end there will be misfortune. It is very helpful to
see the great man. It is not a good idea to cross the great
river.}
{He never pursues the issue. He has to tolerate gossip.
Eventually he will be lucky.}
{He does not have the strength to face the challenge. If he
decides to run back home to the three hundred families of his
city he will bring no harm upon himself.}
{He stays in the correct place. There are great difficulties at
the moment but everything will work out well in the end. If he
should happen to be in the king's service he will not achieve all
that he hoped for.}
{He does not have the strength to face up to the challenge. He
retreats and studies the way fate deals with people. He changes
his attitude and finds peace in virtuous behavior. There will be
good fortune.}
{By attending in the law court extremely good fortune will
follow.}
{The leather belt of status may be given to him but it will be
taken away from him three times in one morning.}
\ichingStoreDivination{SHIH}{The Army}
{The army. Everything is correct. Nothing will go wrong is the
leader is wise and experienced.}
{The army marches off after receiving its orders. It will be
disastrous if these orders are wrong or not well thought out.}
{There is good fortune since the commander is at the center of
the army. He did not make any mistakes. The king honors him
three times.}
{The army has incompetent leaders. There will be misfortune.}
{The army retreats. There are no mistakes.}
{There are many different species of birds in the field. Now is
the time to seize them to avoid mistakes. The eldest son is the
leader of the army. Although a younger son acts wisely he will
certainly fail in the role of commander because evil will befall
him.}
{The great prince in is complete charge. He chooses men to be
rulers of countries, and others he appoints as the heads of
powerful families. He does not give any of these appointments to
weaker men.}
\ichingStoreDivination{PI}{Unity}
{Unity. There will be good fortune. When he asks the oracle about
his fortune he is reassured. Those who are concerned will gather
together at the right time. Those who arrive late will be
unlucky.}
{Confident actions result in unity. Confidence is like an
overflowing cup which will eventually bring a variety of good
fortune.}
{Unity develops from the inner self. Good fortune will result
from righteous behavior.}
{He looks to unscrupulous people for unity.}
{Unity is sought with those outside his close circle. Wise
behavior will bring good fortune.}
{The need for unity is becoming obvious. The king hunts the
wild-fowl on three sides only; he leaves the fourth side open for
their escape. The local people were not instructed properly.
There will be good fortune.}
{There is nobody to lead the united group. It is an evil time.}
\ichingStoreDivination{HSIAO CH'U}{Holding Back the Less Able}
{Holding back the less able. Progress and prosperity will
develop. Clouds approach from our lands to the west but they do
not bring rain.}
{He returns to the true path. Why should he be blamed for this?
There will be good fortune.}
{He is lured back. There will be good fortune.}
{The spokes in the carriage wheel are broken. The husband and
wife turn away from each other.}
{Have confidence. The risk of bloodshed passes and fears
disappear. There will be no mistakes.}
{The feeling of confidence is like the security of being bound
together. He has ample resources close at hand and can draw his
neighbors to him.}
{When the rain falls everything stops, but virtue continues to
flourish. The woman who behaves wisely is still in danger. It is
nearly full moon. The man who ventures forth at this time will
cause or create evil.}
\ichingStoreDivination{LI}{Walking Carefully}
{Walking carefully. Although the man treads on the tiger's tail
he is not bitten. There is success.}
{He is walking along his normal path. As long as he continues to
do so there will be no problems.}
{He walks on the path which is smooth and easy. The peaceful
hermet will be lucky, if he acts honorably.}
{The one-eyed man can see; the lame mane can walk; but the man
who treads on the tail of the tiger is bitten and will have bad
luck. The army officer behaves in this way for the benefit of his
great ruler.}
{He walks on the tail of the tiger. He will eventually be lucky
if he is careful and cautious.}
{He walks resolutely. Although his behavior is correct he is
surrounded by danger.}
{Look at the path which is taken and examine the resulting good
luck. When everything is fulfilled there will be great fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{T'AI}{Benevolence}
{Benevolence. The lesser has disappeared and the greater is yet
to come. There will be success and good fortune.}
{When grass is pulled up it brings other stalks with it.
Persevere. There will be good fortune.}
{He bears with that which is uncontrolled. He is confident and
crosses the river without using a boat. He does not forget the
things which are far away from him and does not worry about
friends. In this way he will keep to the middle path.}
{Peace cannot exist without disruption. He cannot go without
coming back. The man who is steadfast will not be blamed. He is
not sorry but confident. He enjoys his good fortune.}
{There is disruption and bustle. He does not rely on his own
finances but turns to his neighbors. He puts his confidence in
them. He does not withdraw from them.}
{The Emperor Yi gives his younger sister in marriage. This
blessing brings great fortune.}
{The city wall collapses into the moat. Do not summon the army.
He tells the people of his own country what is happening.
Nevertheless, proper behavior still causes distress.}
\ichingStoreDivination{P'I}{Obstruction}
{Obstruction. Evil men block the path of progress. Events turn
out badly for the wise man even when he acts correctly. The great
are leaving and the less important ones are arriving.}
{Newly pulled-up grass will bring up other stalks which are
attached to it. Firm and correct actions will result in progress
and good fortune.}
{He is guided by patience and endurance The lesser man will be
lucky and the obstacles which lie in the great man's path will
lead to success.}
{He bears with his shame.}
{He is wise to follow the demands which are made by destiny. When
his companions come they rejoice in his blessings.}
{The obstruction is removed. The great man is fortunate. He
should take care and be on his guard against destruction. He
should act as though he is bound to a mulberry bush.}
{At first there are obstacles. They have now been cast aside and
there is rejoicing.}
\ichingStoreDivination{T'UNG JEN}{Companions}
{Companions. Friends will be found in the remote countryside. He
will be successful. It is helpful to travel across the great
river. The wise man will reap rewards if he behaves correctly.}
{Friendships should be developed with people at the door. There
will be no mistakes.}
{Friendships formed within the family bring humiliation.}
{He hides the weapons in the grass on top of a hill. He does not
attack for three years.}
{He scales the defenses of the city but is unable to attack.
There will be good fortune.}
{At first his companions cry out, then they weep and finally they
laugh. The great army conquers all in its path. They meet
together.}
{Good friends are to be found in the countryside. There is
nothing to regret.}
\ichingStoreDivination{TA YU}{Many Possessions}
{Many possessions. It bodes well for him to have numerous
possessions and great success.}
{He is wise not to approach dangerous areas or people. If he
understands the way things work there will be no mistakes.}
{The heavily loaded wagon will be safe whichever way it goes.}
{The duke offers his labors to the son of Heaven. A lesser man
could not do this.}
{He does not use up his strength. There will be no mistakes.}
{His self-confidence sets an example for others. Such dignity
will bring good fortune.}
{He is fortunate since Heaven is his personal protector. There is
nothing wrong in this.}
\ichingStoreDivination{CH'IEN}{Modesty}
{Modesty. The wise man will eventually succeed in everything.}
{The wise man carries out his duties with true modesty. Because
of his unassuming nature he is able to cross the great river.
There will be good fortune.}
{Modesty speaks for itself. Good luck will come from proper
conduct.}
{The superior man succeeds because he is a person of merit and
honesty. Thus he has good fortune.}
{Modesty is an admirable quality.}
{He is not considered rich by his neighbor's standards. The time
is right for invasion. Everything he does will work out to his
advantage.}
{Humility has made itself known. It is the right time to attack
both city and the country.}
\ichingStoreDivination{YU}{Enthusiasm}
{Enthusiasm. The time is right to appoint princes and give orders
for the army to approach.}
{He shows enthusiasm. There will be misfortune.}
{He is as solid as a rock. He does not wait until the end of the
day. His wise behavior brings good luck.}
{He raises his head with enthusiasm. This only brings regret.
Delays will result in sorrow.}
{The source of enthusiasm is also the bringer of success. It is
better for him to gather friends around him than to spend his
time worrying.}
{Although he is very ill he perseveres and does not die.}
{His enthusiasm is misguided. As long as he has his strength to
change direction there will be no problems.}
\ichingStoreDivination{SUI}{According or Agreeing With}
{Agreeing with. Great success. It is helpful to behave with
propriety. There will be no mistakes.}
{The official changes. He is fortunate because of his wise
behavior. He is credited for going out through the gate to join
his friends.}
{He becomes attached to the young boy and rejects the older and
wiser man.}
{He becomes attached to the older and wiser man and rejects the
small boy. By following such a course he will find what he is
looking for. He will benefit by following the righteous path.}
{Dogged perseverance is bad but agreeing with others brings
fortune. His confidence in the path ahead is founded on true
understanding. Can you find anything to blame him about is that?}
{He is confident in that which is good. There will be good
fortune.}
{He is bound down by strong links. The king brings fortune to the
Western Mountain.}
\ichingStoreDivination{KU}{Decay}
{Decay. Crossing the great river will bring good fortune. Check
everything carefully three days beforehand and three days
afterwards.}
{The son sorts out the chaos which is caused by his father. As
long as he is competent he can solve these problems without
difficulties. Although there are immense problems everything will
work out well in the end.}
{The son has to sort out the chaos caused by his mother. He
should not be overzealous in this.}
{The son sorts out the chaos which his father caused. There is
very little to repent and he will make no mistakes.}
{He tolerates the chaos caused by his father. If he continues in
this way he will be humiliated.}
{The son is praised for sorting out the chaos which his father
caused.}
{He does not work for the king or his lord since he wants to
serve a higher ideal.}
\ichingStoreDivination{LIN}{To Draw Near}
{To draw near. This is a time of great success which is helped by
good behavior. The eighth month is an unlucky time.}
{He draws close to his friends. He will have good luck if he
behaves wisely.}
{It is to his advantage to draw close to his friends. Good luck
will come.}
{He will not suffer setbacks if he does draw close. He will not
make any mistakes if he thinks his activities through properly.}
{Nothing will go wrong when he arrives in great style.}
{Like an eminent leader, he approaches wisely. He will have good
fortune.}
{No mistakes will be made if he approaches with honesty and
generosity. He will have good fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{KUAN}{Examine}
{Examine. He washes his hands in preparation but has not yet made
the sacrifice. He inspires confidence in others because of his
dignified appearance.}
{He looks at things like a boy. This behavior is acceptable in
lesser men but not in a superior man.}
{He looks out of the door. This kind of behavior is acceptable
in a woman.}
{He examines his life so that he can decide whether to go forward
or retreat.}
{It is useful to be the king's guest since he can consider the
achievements of the kingdom.}
{He examines his life. The wise man does not make mistakes.}
{He examines his character to see if he is wise. He will not
lapse into error.}
\ichingStoreDivination{SHIH HO}{Biting Through}
{Biting through. Success. It is helpful to use the law.}
{His feet are trapped and his toes are cut off. There will be no
mistakes.}
{He sinks his teeth into tender flesh and bites off the nose.
There will be no mistakes.}
{He bites on tough meat and it is poisoned. This is not a mistake
but it is a cause for minor regrets.}
{He bites on hard, bony meat. He receives the golden arrow. He
will benefit from being firm and will recognize the dangers.
There will be good fortune.}
{He discovers a small piece of gold when he bites on dried meat.
He should be firm and recognize the dangers in order to avoid
mistakes.}
{He is trapped in a wooden collar and has no ears. There will be
bad fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{PI}{To Adorn}
{To adorn. Success. There is little to be gained in giving him
permission to undertake anything.}
{He adorns his toes with fiery. He steps out of the carriage and
continues on foot.}
{He adorns his beard.}
{His body is bejewelled as though sprinkled with dew. Constancy
will bring good luck.}
{His body is adorned so that he looks as though he is shining
with light. He travels on a white, winged horse. He is not a
thief but is looking for someone to marry.}
{His clothes and body are decorated with fiery and he travels
through hills and gardens. His roll of silk is poor and small.
This may cause distress but in the end there will be good
fortune.}
{He is adorned only in white. There will be no mistakes.}
\ichingStoreDivination{PO}{Peeling or Splitting}
{Peeling or splitting. There is nothing to be gained by moving
anywhere.}
{He breaks the leg of the bed. It is bad to destroy anything
which is good.}
{He breaks the frame of the bed. It is bad to destroy things
which are good and useful.}
{He is the one who breaks things. This is not a mistake.}
{He breaks both the bed and the skin. This is bad.}
{He is kind to the people of the palace, treating them like a
shoal of fish. There are many advantages in this.}
{He is like a ripe fruit ready to be eaten. The wise man travels
in a special carriage. A lesser man's home breaks up.}
\ichingStoreDivination{FU}{Return}
{Return. Success. The man traveling to and fro will not be
disrupted. His friends come to him and there is nothing wrong
with this. It is in his way to come and go. He returns on the
seventh day. It is helpful to have a place to stay, wherever that
may be.}
{He returns after traveling a short distance. There is nothing
to regret. There will be very good fortune.}
{He returns resigned. There will be good fortune.}
{He returns many times. This is dangerous. There is no mistake.}
{He starts out in the midst of others, but returns alone.}
{He returns with dignity. There is no need for regret.}
{He has been given misleading information about his return. This
is bad. There will be misfortune and mistakes. If he summons the
army there will be a resounding defeat, which will also be
disastrous for the country's ruler. It will not be possible to
repel the invaders for another ten years.}
\ichingStoreDivination{WU WANG}{Not False}
{Not false. Great success. It is good to remain firm. He will be
distressed if he is wild instead of upright. It is useless for
him to try to go in any direction.}
{He is sincere. Wherever he goes he will meet good fortune.}
{He does not slough the ground or clear the stable. But he still
benefits from this wherever he goes.}
{Even those who are truthful suffer misfortunes, like an ox which
is tethered to a post and stolen by a passer-by. A local person
suffers as a result of this misfortune.}
{If he is able to stand firm there will be no mistakes.}
{He is ill even though he is open and truthful. He does not use
medicine. He will rejoice.}
{He is not false yet if he tries to move he will be in
difficulties. At this time it is wiser not to move.}
\ichingStoreDivination{TA CH'U}{Great Domesticating Powers}
{Great powers of domestication. It is helpful to stand firm. He
is lucky when he does not eat with his family. It is helpful to
cross the great river.}
{He is in a dangerous situation. It is wise to stop.}
{The main strap underneath the carriage has been taken away.}
{He urges his good horse to travel on. It will be helpful to
realize the dangers and behave accordingly. He trains daily in
chariot driving and self-defense. There will be advantages in
whatever direction he takes.}
{The wild young bull is restrained by a yoke. There will be good
fortune.}
{The tusks of the gelded boar. There will be good fortune.}
{He is the one who controls the very substance of Heaven. There
will be success.}
\ichingStoreDivination{I}{Taking Nourishment}
{Taking nourishment. By behaving properly there will be good
fortune. Look at what we are seeking to nourish. How people
naturally seek nourishment.}
{Let your sacred tortoise go and look at me with your mouth open.
There will be misfortunes.}
{He turns everything upside down for nourishment. It goes against
the tradition of seeking nourishment above the ground. This will
lead to evil.}
{He rejects nourishment. This will be bad no matter how firm he
is. He does nothing for ten years. This will not bring any
disadvantages.}
{It is good if he turns things upside down for nourishment. Like
a tiger who glares down, he is ready to drive them out. This is
no mistake.}
{He is opposed to the correct traditional teachings. He will have
good fortune if he lives properly. He should not be allowed to
try to cross the great river.}
{The source of nourishment. It is dangerous but there will be
good fortune. It is helpful to cross the great river.}
\ichingStoreDivination{TA KUO}{Great Experience}
{Great experience. The main support is weak. It is helpful to
move in any direction. There will be success.}
{He puts white woven mats on the ground. There will be no
mistakes.}
{The aging willow sprouts new shoots. The old husband has
married a young wife. There are no disadvantages.}
{The main support is weak. This is bad.}
{The main support has held. This is good fortune. Another support
will only cause regret.}
{The aging willow flowers. The old wife marries a young husband.
There will be mistakes and no praise.}
{He crosses the stream and the water rises above his head. This
is bad, but there are no mistakes or blame.}
\ichingStoreDivination{K'AN}{The Watery Depths}
{The watery depths are twofold. Have faith. He keeps his heart
faithful and prospers. Whatever he does is worthwhile}
{The waters are twofold. The man enters the watery cavern. This
is evil.}
{The watery depths are dangerous. His desires will not be fully
satisfied.}
{He is confronted by the watery depths whether he goes forward or
retreats. When danger such as this is around he should stop and
rest, otherwise he will fall into the watery depths. Do nothing.}
{He only has a bottle of wine and a basket of rice and he uses
ordinary earthenware pots. He has agreed to bring enlightenment.
There is nothing wrong in this.}
{The watery depths are not overflowing. Order is approaching.
There will be no mistakes.}
{He is bound with thick strong ropes and imprisoned behind walls
of thorn bushes. For three years he cannot find a means of
escape. This is evil.}
\ichingStoreDivination{LI}{To Shine Brightly, to Part}
{To Part. It is useful to stand firm and behave well. This will
bring success. Take care of the cows. There will be good
fortune.}
{He moves but in a very confused way. If this is done with good
and proper intentions there will be no mistakes.}
{The yellow parts. There will be good fortune.}
{The setting sun shines as it goes down. The old sing and beat
their pots, or complain about their lot. This is evil.}
{It comes unexpectedly. It is like a fire which dies down and is
discarded.}
{He leaves in floods of tears, crying and bemoaning. There will
be good fortune.}
{The king uses him to attack. Skillfully he kills the leaders but
spares the followers. This is not a mistake.}
\ichingStoreDivination{HSIEN}{All-Embracing}
{All-embracing. It is helpful to stand firm and behave properly.
Marriage to a young woman will be fortunate.}
{He concentrates on wriggling his toes.}
{He concentrates on the calves of his legs. This is evil. If he
stays where he is there will be good fortune.}
{He concentrates on flexing his thigh muscles. He follows others
closely. Going forward in this way will bring unhappiness.}
{By being firm and righteous there will be good fortune. This
prevents regret. If he is restless, moving to and fro, only his
friends will take him seriously.}
{He concentrates on the back of his neck. There will be no
regrets.}
{He concentrates on his jaw and tongue.}
\ichingStoreDivination{HENG}{Constant}
{Constant. There will be success. There is no mistake. It is
helpful to stand firm and behave righteously. It is helpful to go
forward in any direction.}
{Too great an emphasis on constancy will bring evil, even though
he behaves firmly and righteously. Nothing at all can be gained
here.}
{All regret is removed.}
{He does not always make use of virtue. Others think of this as a
disgrace. Even if he behaves properly there will be mistakes.}
{There is no game in the field.}
{By righteous behavior he increases his virtue. This is good for
the wife but bad for the husband.}
{He constantly excites himself. This is evil.}
\ichingStoreDivination{TUN}{To hide}
{To hide. There will be success. There is a small advantage to be
gained from being firm and behaving properly.}
{It is dangerous because the tail is hidden. Do not try to move.}
{He grasps it tightly, using an ox's yellow hide. He cannot be
persuaded to let go.}
{He hides away as thought he is bound to this place. He is ill
and troubled. Keeping domestic servants or a concubine will bring
good fortune.}
{He hides away well. This is fortunate for a wise man. It is
impossible for a lesser man.}
{He hides himself away very carefully. Righteous behavior will
bring good fortune.}
{He hides away honorably. This will bring many advantages.}
\ichingStoreDivination{TA CHUANG}{Great Strength}
{Great strength. It is helpful to act properly and firmly.}
{His strength lies in his toes. It is certainly a bad time to
attack.}
{We will be fortunate if he behaves properly.}
{The small man uses all his strength, whereas the wise man does
not do this. There is a grave danger even when he behaves
properly. He is like a ram who butts a fence and only succeeds in
trapping his horn.}
{Righteous conduct will bring good fortune and remorse will
disappear. He approaches a fence determined not to get trapped.
His strength is like the strength of a heavy wagon's wheels.}
{He changes and loses his ram-like nature. There is nothing to
regret.}
{He is like a ram butting a fence. He cannot retreat or advance.
He cannot gain anything by carrying on like this. If he
understands the dangers there will be good fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{CHIN}{To Advance}
{To advance. The vigorous noble. He uses his charm like a display
of fine horses. Three times within the space of one day he is
received in audience.}
{He seems to advance and retreat at the same time. If he behaves
properly all will work out well. If confidence is expressed
remain calm. There will be no mistakes.}
{He appears to advance, but at the same time he is sad. If he
behaves properly he will receive very good fortune from his
heavenly mother.}
{Everyone is in harmony. All regret has disappeared.}
{He is like a hamster when he advances. He is in danger even if
he behaves properly.}
{All regrets have now gone. Do not be worried by what is gained
or lost. To advance will bring good fortune and many advantages.}
{He advances with his horns. He only uses them to punish the
city. There will be good fortune. There is no mistake. Even if he
behaves properly there will be problems.}
\ichingStoreDivination{MING I}{Brightness Dimmed.}
{Brightness dimmed. It is wise to appreciate the dangers and
behave properly.}
{The brightness is dimmed with flying and he lowers his wings.
The wise man goes away and does not eat for three days. Wherever
he travels people speak of him unkindly.}
{Brightness is dimmed. He is wounded in the left thigh. He uses a
swift horse to save himself. There will be good fortune.}
{While hunting in the south the brightness is dimmed. He captures
the most important general. He should not be too hasty when he
tries to restore order.}
{He enters the left side of the belly. He reaches the heart of
that which dims the brightness. He leaves through the courtyard
gate.}
{Wherever brightness is dimmed, be like Prince Chi. It is good to
behave properly.}
{No light, just obscurity. First of all he climbs to Heaven.
Afterwards he returns to earth.}
\ichingStoreDivination{CHIA JEN}{The Family}
{The family. It is good if a woman behaves properly.}
{He has restrictions in his family. Regrets will disappear.}
{She should not follow her own desires. She should be at the
center of the home preparing food. Her good conduct brings great
fortune.}
{Excessive severity in the family brings repentance and dangers.
There is also good fortune. If the women and children are always
chattering this will end in distress and humiliation.}
{The wealthy family. There is extremely good fortune.}
{The Emperor is very forgiving with his family. There is nothing
to worry about. There will be good fortune.}
{He is confident and has a regal presence. There will be good
fortune in the end.}
\ichingStoreDivination{K'UEI}{Opposition}
{Opposition. There will be good fortune in minor matters.}
{There is no need for repentance. He has lost his horse but does
not go in search of it because it will return of its own accord.
If he meets evil men he should avoid making any mistakes.}
{By chance he meets his lord in a narrow street. He does not make
any mistakes.}
{The wagon is seen as it is dragged backwards. His oxen are
obstructed. The man's own hair and nose are cut off. This is not
a good start, but the end will be better.}
{Alone in opposition. He can be confident when he meets the top
man. There is danger but there will be no mistakes.}
{There is no need for repentance. His own relative bites through
the covering. Where is the fault in carrying on like this?}
{Alone in opposition. He can see the pig carrying all the filth
on its back. There is a carriage full of ghosts. At first the bow
is drawn, then it is unstrung. He is not a robber in the act of
theft, but a bridegroom going to woo. If he carries on along this
way he will encounter rain and there will be good fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{CHIEN}{Obstruction}
{There are advantages in the southwest. There are no advantages
in the northeast. It is helpful to see the great man. Behave
properly and there will be good fortune.}
{The way ahead is blocked. Returning will bring praise.}
{The king's servant faces many obstructions and difficulties. He
is not to be blamed.}
{To go forward is to encounter difficulties. The reverse of this
is to return.}
{To go forward is to encounter obstacles. By returning he is
united.}
{There are very great obstacles. His friends come back to him.}
{To go forward is to encounter obstacles. It is better if he
turns back. There will be good fortune. It is helpful to see the
great man.}
\ichingStoreDivination{HSIEH}{Let Loose}
{Let loose. There are advantages in the southwest. If there is
nothing else to be done there is good fortune in his returning.
If he has to go anywhere it will be more fortunate to travel
early.}
{There will be no mistakes.}
{He catches three foxes in a field. He receives the yellow arrow.
Proper behavior brings good fortune.}
{The man is carrying a burden on his back. He is also traveling
in a carriage and this will lead to robbers attacking him. No
matter how properly he behaves there will be sadness.}
{Free yourself from your toe. Then your trusted friends will come
to you.}
{The wise man removes the carriage and has good fortune. He has
the confidence of a lesser man.}
{The lord fires an arrow at a falcon which is perched on top of a
wall. He hits it. The act brings advantages to him.}
\ichingStoreDivination{SUN}{Injured}
{Injured. Have confidence. Supreme good fortune and no regrets.
Proper behavior is possible. It is good to advance when fully
prepared. Two baskets of offerings may be better than offerings
which are expensive.}
{He leaves his own work. He goes to help another person. There is
no cause for regret if he deliberates on what he is doing.}
{It is good to behave properly and to attack evil. It is not
possible to help another without helping himself.}
{Three man travel together, but one then disagrees with the
others and he therefore goes. He then finds another person as a
companion}
{He tackles his weakness and is then able to help others. This is
good. He has nothing to regret by doing this.}
{He may receive advantages because friends give him ten tortoise
shells. They will not accept them back. There will be very great
fortune.}
{He does not injure. He has the advantage and there is no cause
for remorse. It is good to remain firm and true because good
fortune will naturally arise. He has the advantage in every move.
He draws to himself able ministers, not just relatives.}
\ichingStoreDivination{I}{Increase}
{Increase. It is helpful to go forward with plans in mind. It is
good to cross the great river.}
{It is good to undertake impressive actions. There will be great
fortune and nothing to regret.}
{Someone gives him the advantage by giving him ten pairs of
tortoise shells. These cannot be resisted. He will always be
fortunate as long as he behaves properly. The king who offers
what he receives to the supreme ruler will be very fortunate.}
{He gains advantage by using evil. There is nothing wrong in
this. He has confidence. He walks the straight path and, using
the seal, announces himself to the prince.}
{He walks the true path. He announces himself to the prince who
will follow. It is good to be relied upon, even to the extent of
helping to remove the capital.}
{He is confident in his generosity and kindness. He can be
confident because he will recognize his virtue and kindness}
{He is of no benefit to anyone. Someone may even hit him. He sets
no standard for his attitudes and this is evil.}
\ichingStoreDivination{KUAI}{New Outcome}
{New outcome. He must display it in the king's court. He must
speak confidently and with strict regard to honesty. There is
danger. It is not a good idea to tell the city, nor is it useful
to rush to arms. It is helpful to carry on with plans already in
action.}
{He steps out boldly. He sets forth, but not to victory. He will
regret this.}
{He stands almost ready whilst others arm in the night. There is
nothing to fear.}
{He puts his best face forward and this brings misfortune. The
wise man is securely positioned. He walks above and encounters
rain, and is therefore soaked and annoyed. There is no cause for
regret.}
{The skin on his buttocks has been stripped away and he walks
with difficulty. If he were led like a sheep there would be no
worries. However, if he were to hear what is said he would not
believe it.}
{When he sorts out weeds he is secure in his determined attitude.
There will be no mistake in following the correct path.}
{He does not stand prepared. This will eventually bring evil.}
\ichingStoreDivination{KOU}{To Meet}
{To meet. The woman is strong and tough. Do not get married to a
woman like this.}
{He should be restrained with an iron brake. Proper behavior
will bring good fortune. If he goes forward in any way he will
encounter misfortune. He is like a thin pig who rushes around.}
{There is nothing wrong in the fact that he has a packet of fish.
Do not give this to guests.}
{The skin of his buttocks has been stripped away and he has
difficulty walking. There is danger but he does not make any
major mistakes.}
{He has a packet but no fish. There will be misfortune.}
{The melon is covered by the tree's leaves. Part of it is hidden.
It comes as though from Heaven.}
{He meets others with his horns. This will bring regret. There
will be no mistakes.}
\ichingStoreDivination{TS'UI}{To Collect}
{To collect. Success. The king approaches the temple. It is good
to see the great man. There will be success. The use of large
offerings brings good fortune. To move forward in any direction
will also bring good fortune.}
{He is sincere in his wish, but if he does not carry it out there
may sometimes be confusion, sometimes a coming together. He calls
out. Then his tears give way to smiles. He does not mind. He goes
forward and there will be no mistakes.}
{He is led forward and there is great fortune. There are no
mistakes. As long as he is sincere even the smallest offering
will bring advantages.}
{He tries to bring unity, but then he sighs. He can find no
advantages anywhere. There will be no mistakes if he goes
forward, but there may be slight cause for regret.}
{Great fortune. There will be no mistakes.}
{He uses his dignified position to unite them together. This is
no mistake. If someone is insincere, then admirable, persistent
and good behavior will ensure that distress disappears.}
{He sighs and weeps floods of tears. There will be no mistakes.}
\ichingStoreDivination{SHENG}{Rising Up}
{Rising up. There will be great success. He tries to see the
great man. He does not worry. Moving to the south will bring good
fortune.}
{He rises up and is welcomed. There will be extremely good
fortune.}
{If he is sincere then even the smallest offerings will be
advantageous. There will be no mistakes.}
{He goes up into an empty town.}
{The king uses him to make offerings for success on Mount Ch'i.
There will be good fortune. There will be no mistakes.}
{He behaves properly and is fortunate. He mounts the steps.}
{He rises up from the dark. It is helpful to be unceasingly
persistent.}
\ichingStoreDivination{K'UN}{To Surround and Wear Out}
{To surround and wear out. There will be success. Keep going. The
great man has good fortune. There will be no mistakes. He has a
speech to make but he is not believed.}
{He is sitting exhausted under the barren trees. He wanders into
a dreary valley. Nothing happens for three years.}
{He is sitting exhausted amid his wine and meat. The person with
the red knee bands is coming. It is helpful to offer sacrifices.
Moving forwards brings bad fortune but there will be no
mistakes.}
{He is sitting exhausted among the stones. He grasps at thorns.
He goes into his palace and does not see his wife. There will be
bad fortune.}
{He proceeds very slowly. He is sitting exhausted by his golden
carriage. There is good reason for his sadness but all will be
well in the end.}
{His nose and feet are cut off. He is sitting, exhausted by the
person with the scarlet knee bands. Everything is slow but well.
It is helpful to make sacrifices.}
{He is sitting exhausted among the creeping plants. He moves in a
certain way and says ``If I move I shall be sorry.'' If he is
able to be sorry and then moves forward there will be good
fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{CHING}{The Well}
{The well. The town may be moved, but the well may not. It does
not shrink or grow. People come and go to draw water from the
well. If they cannot quite reach the water with a rope or if the
bucket breaks, there will be bad fortune.}
{He does not drink from the muddy well. No creatures come to an
old well.}
{The well has sprung a leak and the fish and water spurt forth.
The broken jug leaks.}
{Although the well has been cleaned no one uses it. This is a
weight upon the heart because it can be used. If the king were
clever he and others could benefit from this.}
{The well is well lined. There will be no mistakes.}
{The well has clear, cold water which can be drunk.}
{He draws from the well without difficulty because it is open. He
is sincere. This will bring great good fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{KO}{Change}
{Change. He is believed in his own right time. There will be
great success. It is helpful to behave properly. Any cause for
regret disappears.}
{He is bound in the skin of a yellow cow.}
{When his time comes he is able to make changes. Initiating
action will bring extremely good fortune. There will be no
mistakes.}
{Initiating action will bring bad fortune. Even if he behaves
properly there is danger. If he wishes to change things he will
need to discuss them three times, and then people will have
confidence in him.}
{The need to repent disappears. He is believed. He alters the way
things are and is fortunate.}
{The great man changes into a tiger. Even though he has not yet
consulted the oracle people have confidence in him.}
{The wise man changes like a leopard, whereas the lesser man
simple decomposes his face. To advance will bring bad fortune. To
continue behaving correctly will bring good fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{TING}{The Cooking Pot}
{Ting, the tree-legged cooking pot. Great fortune and success.}
{The cooking pot is upturned and its feet are in the air. This is
helpful for getting rid of useless stuff. A concubine is useful
because of the son she has. There will be no mistakes.}
{The cooking pot has food inside it. My colleagues are jealous
but they cannot harm me. There will be good fortune.}
{The handles on the cooking pot have been changed. He is halted
in his progress. The pheasant's juicy meat is not eaten. The rain
comes and sadness ends. In the end there will be good fortune.}
{The legs of the cooking pot are broken. The noble's food is
split and his clothes are soiled. There will be bad fortune.}
{The cooking pot has yellow ears and gold handles. It is helpful
to continue behaving properly.}
{The cooking pot has rings of jade. There will be very good
fortune. Everything here works to his advantage.}
\ichingStoreDivination{CHEN}{Shock}
{Shock. Success. The shock comes but he looks out and is seen
with cheerful words on his lips. Although the shock terrifies
everyone for an hundred miles around, he does not drop the
sacrificial spoon and cup.}
{The shock comes and he looks around carefully, but then cheerful
words come to his lips. There will be good fortune.}
{He is in danger when the shock comes. He loses his treasure. He
climbs nine hills. He does not go in search of his treasures but
finds them again after seven days.}
{The shock makes him very upset and disturbed. The shock makes
him act but there is nothing wrong in this.}
{The shock makes him as sluggish as mud.}
{He comes and goes and the shock threatens danger. However, there
is no problem because he has things to do.}
{The shock causes him to be dismayed and he looks around
anxiously. Initiating action will bring good fortune. He will
have acted rightly if he moves before the shock reaches him
although is has reached his neighborhood. His family, however,
may grumble about him.}
\ichingStoreDivination{KEN}{Resting}
{Resting. Resting his back, he is not able to feel his body. He
goes into the courtyard. He does not see his own people. There
will be no mistakes.}
{There is nothing wrong with resting his toes. It is helpful for
him to behave in a true manner.}
{He rests his legs. He is unable to save the person whom he
follows and is uneasy in his heart.}
{He rests his loins. He puts his ribs aside from him. There is
danger and his heart bursts with anxious excitement.}
{He rests his body. There will be no mistakes.}
{He rests his jaws. His speech is composed. Any cause for regret
disappears.}
{He remains resting with devotion. There will be good fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{CHIEN}{Gradual Development}
{Gradual development. The woman is married. There will be good
fortune. It is helpful to behave properly.}
{The geese gradually draw near to the shore. The younger son is
in danger. Although he is talked about there will be no
mistakes.}
{The geese gradually draw near to the cliff, and here they eat
and drink happily and contentedly. There will be good fortune.}
{The geese gradually draw near to the plains. This is like a
husband who goes out but does not return, or like a wife who is
pregnant but does not have the baby. There will be bad fortune.
It is good to fight off thieves.}
{The geese gradually draw near to the tree and land on its flat
branches. There will be no mistakes.}
{The geese gradually draw near the mountain. This is like a wife
who does not become pregnant for three years. In the end she
conceives as nothing can prevent this. There will be good
fortune.}
{The geese gradually draw near to the highest heights. Their
feathers can be used for the ritual dance. There will be good
fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{KUEI MEI}{Marrying the Younger Sister}
{Marrying the younger sister. Initiating actions will bring bad
fortune. There are no advantages here.}
{The younger sister is married as a subordinate to the first
wife. This is like a lame man who manages to get along. To
advance will bring good fortune.}
{The one-eyed person is able to see. It is helpful for a man to
behave in the same way as a woman does.}
{The younger sister is ready to be married but she is in a lowly
position. When she returns she is married off as a concubine.}
{The younger sister spins out the time to her marriage, but she
will eventually be married.}
{Emperor I gave his younger sister in marriage but her
embroidered clothes were not as gorgeous as those of her
attendants. The moon is almost full. There will be good fortune.}
{The woman carries a basket but it does not contain any food. The
gentleman stabs the sheep but no blood comes out. There is
nothing to be gained here.}
\ichingStoreDivination{FENG}{Prosperity}
{Prosperity. Success. There is nothing to worry about because the
king achieves everything. He should be like the sun at midday.}
{He meets his supreme ruler. There is nothing wrong in the fact
that they are alike. Going forward will result in praise.}
{His prosperity is like a curtain. At midday he can see the stars
in the Dipper constellation. When he goes out he is treated with
suspicion and hatred. There will be fortune if he is encouraged
to follow confidently}
{His prosperity is like a banner through which he can see the
smallest stars at midday. He breaks his right arm but there will
be no mistakes.}
{His prosperity is like a curtain, through which he can see the
stars in the Dipper constellation at midday. He meets his king
and they are alike. There will be good fortune.}
{The various parts come together. He is praised and
congratulated. There will be good fortune.}
{His own household is prosperous. He encloses his family inside
and peers out through the gate, but does not see anyone there. He
does not see anything for three years. There will be misfortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{LU}{The Traveler}
{The traveler. Minor success. If the traveler behaves properly
there will be good fortune.}
{Because the traveler is engaged in worthless activities he
brings disaster upon himself.}
{The traveler arrives at an inn, carrying his goods. He obtains
the services of a dependable and upright servant.}
{The traveler burns down the inn. He loses his faithful servant.
Even if he behaves properly there in danger.}
{The traveler is in a shelter and has his goods and an ox with
him. ``My heart is not at ease.''}
{He shoots at a pheasant but loses his arrow. Eventually he is
praised and given an official post.}
{He is like a bird which burns its own nest. Initially the
traveler laughs, but then he weeps. Because of the changes he
loses his ox. There will be bad fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{SUN}{Gentle and Yielding}
{Gentle and yielding. Minor success. It is helpful to advance. It
is also helpful to see the great man.}
{He advances and retreats. It is helpful to be well prepared and
to behave like a soldier.}
{He sits quietly under the bed. He uses divines and magicians,
causing great confusion. There will be good fortune and no
mistakes.}
{He is persistent but gentle. This is regrettable.}
{There are no regrets. He catches three kinds of creatures in the
field.}
{Proper behavior brings good fortune. There is nothing to
regret. Everything he does is advantageous. The start may not be
good but everything will work out well in the end. There will be
three days before the changes occur. Allow three days after the
changes. There will be good fortune.}
{He sits quietly under the bed. He loses his goods and his ox.
However well he behaves there will be misfortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{TUI}{Happiness}
{Happiness. Success. It is advantageous to behave properly and
firmly.}
{Happiness and harmony. There will be good fortune.}
{Confidence and happiness. There will be good fortune. Every
sadness disappears.}
{Happiness is coming. There will be misfortune.}
{He deliberates about what will make him happy but this does not
satisfy him. The things he is involved with are diseased but he
will be happy.}
{He is confident despite the disasters around him. This is
dangerous.}
{Seductive happiness.}
\ichingStoreDivination{HUAN}{Scattered}
{Scattered. Success. The king travels to his temple. It is
helpful to cross the great river. It is also good to behave
properly.}
{He rescues with the strength of a horse. There will be good
fortune.}
{When everything is scattered abroad he hurries to a place of
safety. There is nothing to be anxious about.}
{He disregards his own person. This is no cause for regret.}
{He breaks up his group. There will be great fortune. He scatters
and then gathers in a mound; ordinary people would never have
considered doing this.}
{He is dripping with sweat when he loudly cries out. He has done
nothing wrong. He scatters the king's officers. There is nothing
wrong in this.}
{He scatters his blood. He departs. He leaves and then keeps his
distance. There will be no mistakes.}
\ichingStoreDivination{CHIEH}{Limitations}
{Limitations. Success. If the limitations are too strict they
should not be allowed to go on for too long.}
{He does not go out of the courtyard outside his door. There will
be no mistakes.}
{He does not go out of the courtyard inside his gate. There will
be bad fortune.}
{Tears will fall because he does not observe the restrictions.
There is no fault in this.}
{He accepts the limitations peacefully. There will be success.}
{He willingly accepts the limitations. There will be good
fortune. His advance is praised.}
{He is distressed by the limitations. Even when he acts properly
there will be misfortune. Although there are regrets, they will
disappear.}
\ichingStoreDivination{CHUNG FU}{Inner Confidence}
{Inner confidence. Pigs and fish mean good fortune. It is helpful
to cross the great river. It is helpful to behave properly.}
{He is ready. There will be good fortune. Otherwise he would be
uneasy.}
{The crane calls out from her cover. Her chicks answer back. ``I
have a good cup full which I will share with you.''}
{He meets his companions. He beats the drum and then stops. He
weeps and then sings.}
{The moon is almost full. The horse has lost his mate. There is
nothing wrong in this.}
{He is united with others when he is confident. There will be no
mistakes.}
{The voice of the cockerel rises up to Heaven. Even if be behaves
properly there is bad fortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{HSAIO KUO}{Minor Problems}
{Minor problems. Success. It is useful to behave properly. This
is appropriate for minor things but not for more important
things. The bird on the wing brings the message. It is good to
come down but not to go up. There will be extremely good
fortune.}
{The bird is on the wing. There will be misfortune.}
{He passes by his ancestor. He meets his grandmother. He does not
do anything against his ruler. He meets his official. There will
be no mistakes.}
{Someone comes up and attacks him because he is not sufficiently
careful. There will be misfortune.}
{There are no mistakes here. Instead of passing by he meets him.
Carrying on brings danger and care should be taken. Do not always
try to use proper behavior.}
{There is a heavy cloud which is coming from our lands in the
west, but no rain. The prince fires and hits the bird in the
cave.}
{He does not meet him but passes by. The bird on the wing has
flown far away from him. There will be bad fortune. This is a
sign of pain and misfortune.}
\ichingStoreDivination{CHI CHI}{Already Done}
{Already done. Minor success. It is helpful to behave properly.
There will be good fortune to begin with, but chaos at the end.}
{He puts the brakes on his wheels. He is like a creature who has
wet his tail. There will be no mistakes.}
{He is like a woman who has lost her screen. She does not go
after it. She will get it back in seven days.}
{The noble ancestor destroyed the devil's territory but took
three years to subdue it. Lesser people should not be used.}
{The best clothes are now in rags. In the end he will be careful
all day.}
{His neighbor is the east kills an ox, but he does not have as
much as his neighbor in the west who sacrifices. His sacrifice
brings great blessings.}
{His head is in the water. There is danger.}
\ichingStoreDivination{WEI CHI}{Not Yet Done}
{Not yet done. Success. A young fox crossing the stream gets his
tail wet. There is no advantage in this.}
{He gets his tail wet. This will cause regret.}
{He puts the brakes on his wheels. Proper behavior will bring
good fortune.}
{He advances and meets misfortunes before things are properly
finished. It is helpful to cross the great stream.}
{Proper conduct will bring good fortune. All regret passes away.
He is shaken and invades the devil's territory. The great country
rewards him for three years.}
{Proper behavior will bring good fortune. There is no cause for
regret. He has the glory of the wise man and he is sincere. There
will be good fortune.}
{He is confident and celebrates with drink. There is no wrong in
this. If he wets his head he will lose his confidence.}
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