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Hexagram 16 Enthusiasm
Expression Yù indicates that, (in the state which it implies), feudal princes may be set up, and the hosts put in motion, with advantage.
Judgement Enthusiasm. It furthers one to install helpers and to set armies marching.
Image Thunder comes resounding out of the earth: The image of Enthusiasm. Thus the ancient kings made music in order to honor merit, and offered it with splendor to the Supreme Deity, inviting their ancestors to be present.
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      Expression: Deluded enthusiasm. But if after completion one changes, there is no blame.
Image: 'With darkened mind devoted to the harmony and satisfaction (of the time),' as shown in the topmost (line):--how can one in such a condition continue long?
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      Expression: Persistently ill, and still does not die.
Image: '(The subject of) the fifth six has a chronic complaint:'--this is shown by his being mounted on the strong (line). 'He still lives on without dying:'--he is in the central position, (and its memories of the past) have not yet perished.
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  Expression: The source of enthusiasm. He achieves great things. Doubt not. You gather friends around you as a hair clasp gathers the hair.
Image: 'From him the harmony and satisfaction come; great is the success which he obtains:'--his aims take effect on a grand scale.
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      Expression: Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse. Hesitation brings remorse.
Image: 'He looks up (for favours), while he indulges the feeling of satisfaction; there will be occasion for repentance:'--this is intimated by the position not being the appropriate one.
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      Expression: Firm as a rock. Not a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Image: '(He sees a thing) without waiting till it has come to pass; with his firm correctness there will be good fortune:'--this is shown by the central and correct position (of the line).
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      Expression: Enthusiasm that expresses itself brings misfortune.
Image: 'The (subject of the) first six proclaims his pleasure and satisfaction:'--there will be evil; his wishes have been satisfied to overflowing.