Hexagram 16 | Enthusiasm | |||
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Yù indicates that, (in the state which it implies), feudal princes may be set up, and the hosts put in motion, with advantage.
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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. | ||||