I-Ching

The Text

PLEASE NOTE: This text does not accurately represent the original I-Ching. It is a modern interpretation of this ancient method of divination. For the original text, please see this PDF.

1. heaven / heaven

Power

The birth of something great is near. You will be an important factor in a new endeavor that will grow and regenerate forever.

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  1. This is a time of waiting. Organize and plan your strategy for a future success.
  2. You are about to begin a important project. Seek out a person who can help you ensure its success.
  3. Hard work and an attention to details will guarantee you reach your goals.
  4. Once ready, test your plans, so you may perfect them.
  5. Your plan is or will be successful. Revisit allies and look for new leaders.
  6. Do not allow your success to over-inflate your ego. If you do there will be a price to pay.

2. earth / earth

Acquiescing

Be loyal, diligent, humble and modest in all your undertakings. Never stray from your principles and learn from experience. Perseverance will lead to great things.

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  1. Remain cautious and composed. Do not act without forethought. Persistence is your ally.
  2. Follow your ethics. Move along your path with confidence.
  3. Regardless of your position, you will be respected and rewarded. Take pride in the current state of your life.
  4. Speak and act with caution and you will not be defeated or chastised.
  5. Your future looks bright.
  6. You will survive the power struggles of others. Their winners will make you successful.

3. water / thunder

Accumulating

Gather your strength. Take new directions and push forward. Your beginning might be challenging, but with cautious movement and thought your goals will be reached.

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  1. Stay focused on your goals. Move forward with your plans. Seek the help of others. Distribute responsibilities and you will overcome all obstacles.
  2. Be cautious of what enterprises you enter. Now may not be the time for you to make a move.
  3. It may be unwise to move without guidance at this time. Be careful not to lose your way.
  4. Partnerships will bring good fortune. Accept the sound offers that come your way.
  5. Take small steps toward your goals. Giant leaps may prove disastrous.
  6. Don’t allow failures to halt your progress. Focus your energies on that which is good.

4. mountain / water

Ignorance

Make sure subordinates understand you mean what you say. Strict structure and rules will inspire growth.

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  1. Be firm but not do be overbearing. Provide guidance to those who need it.
  2. Be patient with your subordinates and instruct them.
  3. Pursuing material gain only will harm you.
  4. Keep your mind open to new experiences and knowledge.
  5. Teach the inexperienced ones with noble ambitions.
  6. Teach those who know less than you. Do not strike the first blow.

5. water / heaven

Waiting

Now is the time to observe and learn. Patience, honesty and diligence will ensure a bright future. You are close to entering an important endeavor. Your future looks very bright.

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  1. Avoid enemies. Remain patient. Do not act impulsively.
  2. You are ready to act. Do so carefully, but not lose momentum.
  3. You are vulnerable to those who would take advantage of you. Isolation is your enemy. Nurture like-minded allies. You may be stuck.
  4. Be prepared to act quickly and abandon futile undertakings.
  5. You are in the right place for now. Be patient. Positive things are coming your way.
  6. Seize unexpected opportunities.

6. heaven / water

Litigating

Do not be forceful or start fights of any kind. Find compromises. Stay calm and do not think with your emotions. Seek allies.

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  1. State your case to the public static and not in the courts.
  2. Do not fight battles you cannot win.
  3. Begin your own enterprise. Abandon failing relationships.
  4. Avoid conflict with the irrational and taunting.
  5. Express your point of view and expect positive feedback.
  6. You will have setbacks in the short-term. Be patient.

7. earth / water

Mobilizing Troops

Pursue your goals with confidence and determination. Rally allies. Beware of errors.

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  1. Rely on organization to defeat chaos. Keep things under control. Select capable people to assist you.
  2. Your tasks will be important and your talents will be appreciated.
  3. Beware of the catastrophic error.
  4. Do not make your move until you and your allies are ready. Strengthen your weakest links.
  5. Small victories are better than no victories. Seek truces and reconciliations.
  6. Once your goal is met you will move to a higher level. Keep yourself amid intelligent people.

8. water / earth

Alliance

Now is a good time to form partnerships, make new friends and seek new experiences.

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  1. Goodwill is your ally. Good things happen to good people.
  2. Nurture long-lasting relationships. Do not burn your bridges behind you.
  3. Endeavor to turn your enemies into friends and negative situations into positive ones.
  4. Network with people beyond your organization. Ask for help from those you trust.
  5. Do not be overbearing. You may alienate those whose minds you try to change.
  6. Remain a strong leader but seek a successor to ensure the future success of the project.

9. wind / heaven

Small Savings

The time to act is near. Be prepared!

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  1. Protect that which you already have. Do not be a bragger. Remain focused.
  2. Give credit to those who deserve it. Do not be a spendthrift. Reward those who have helped you. Caring for those around you will take you to new heights.
  3. Do not bicker or create discord. The only way to progress is agreement.
  4. Do not fight battles without good reason.
  5. Remain determined and enthusiastic. Others will rally around your cause.
  6. Ensure your allies understand your ideas. Prepare yourself to launch a new project.

10. heaven / lake

Treading

Test your plans before fully implementing them.

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  1. Rely on a prudent approach at this time.
  2. Remain focused. Digressions may harm you.
  3. Edit unsound plans. Be wary of taking more on than you can handle. Delusions of grandeur will harm you.
  4. When ready, move forward with caution. Only the fittest will survive. You should be successful.
  5. Being unprepared invites disaster.
  6. Scrutinize your work with great care. Giving it your best will ensure success.

11. earth / heaven

Prominence

Don't worry about setbacks. You are on the right path. Remain focused and ethical.

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  1. Do not allow pessimistic people to bring you down. Surround yourself with optimistic people.
  2. Reward the skilled. Do not promote those who do not deserve it.
  3. Remain steadfast during difficult periods. Better times will come your way.
  4. A wonderful venture may be before you. Use your allies to ensure your idea's success. Share the wealth.
  5. Ally or merge with like companies.
  6. Cure in-house problems from within. Eliminate disloyalty and dishonesty.

12. heaven / earth

Adversity

Do not allow oppressive people to block your development. Free yourself from their influence.

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  1. The results will be positive if you disassociate yourself from the dishonest and malicious.
  2. Do not play into flattery. It will only corrupt you. Remain honest with yourself and all others.
  3. Beware of deception and wary of those whose words do not match their behavior.
  4. Assume responsibility for change. Make your world a better place.
  5. Move forward with your allies as a single unit. Success will come.
  6. All obstructions will clear. Success is waiting for you.

13. heaven / fire

Assembling People

Quietly bring your allies together. Prepare to bring your ideas into reality. A great adventure lies before you.

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  1. Make new friends and partners. They will introduce you to prospects.
  2. Do not be afraid of new partnerships and allies.
  3. Understand your competition. Do not strike until you can win.
  4. Humility and goodwill are admirable qualities. Do not humiliate those whom you defeat.
  5. Once your deeds are accomplished, celebrate your success with joy.
  6. When you win, show compassion toward the loser.

14. fire / heaven

Great Reward

You are in a time of great achievement and prosperity. You will be recognized for your contributions. Do not allow yourself to feel too self-important.

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  1. Never underestimate your competition. Some hard moments will arise.
  2. Seek support to ensure your success.
  3. Expect rewards for a job well done.
  4. Humility will allow you to avoid the jealousy and gossip of others.
  5. Treat others as you would have them treat you. Sincerity breeds loyalty.
  6. You will be a leader. Good things await you.

15. earth / mountain

Modesty

Remain modest and do not be ruled by your pride. Act in a dignified manner regardless of your position.

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  1. Do not boast. Quietly move toward your goal.
  2. Humility will ensure good fortune.
  3. Work quietly and diligently.
  4. Follow the examples of those you admire.
  5. To ensure wide-spread support, be fair to all.
  6. Humility will guarantee great achievements. Speak to all who want to speak to you.

16. thunder / earth

Satisfying

Abide by your instincts. Take action when you sense the time is right.

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  1. Remain ever ready. Continue to do good work.
  2. Look for immediate solutions to obstacles in your path.
  3. Do not procrastinate. Loss of time will injure your projects.
  4. Do not doubt your actions or decisions. You will do the right thing. Enjoy your success.
  5. Remain ethical. Fix your errors and bolster your shortcomings.
  6. Prepare for a new project. Dwelling on past glories may harm you.

17. lake / thunder

Following

Follow your destiny without hesitation. Make your ideas come to fruition. Stand steadfastly by your ethics. Success is coming.

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  1. When you lead, seek allies. Be true to yourself to ensure success.
  2. Do not waste your time with the unworthy and disgruntled.
  3. Seek the good so the bad will avoid you.
  4. Be selective in who you ally yourself with. Educate subordinates before assigning them responsibilities.
  5. Move toward your goal fearlessly. Sincerity will win you friends.
  6. Set rules and regulations. Your goals are ready to be obtained.

18. mountain / wind

Decaying

Remove yourself from decaying situations. Set new goals and ground rules.

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  1. Be aggressive in your endeavors. Right wrongs. Avoid developing a bad attitude. Expect success.
  2. Throw off deadwood. Prepare to grow.
  3. Do not dwell on past failures or fated relationships. Expect to do well.
  4. Do not put your trust in questionable people. Seek proficient allies.
  5. Build an honorable reputation. This will bring respect and admiration.
  6. If you reach new levels, do not expect the allies of your predecessor to follow you.

19. earth / lake

Arriving

Put your health and finances in the forefront. Expect hardships and challenges.

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  1. Your achievements will be honored. Expect praise from your family and associates.
  2. Remain steadfast in your decisions. A great moment is near.
  3. You are close to entering the limelight. Be patient. Preparedness guarantees nothing will go wrong.
  4. Your hard work and persistence have paid off. Congratulations!
  5. Respect your friends and associates. Keep your best foot forward.
  6. Be kind and compassionate toward those you have beaten. Respect friends and family.

20. wind / earth

Observing

Do not make impulsive decisions. Observe the behavior of others before making them allies. Take the path you feel best suited for you.

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  1. Choose your path carefully. Ask yourself if it will ultimately be fulfilling. Do this in relationships as well.
  2. When entering relationships, follow your heart and intuition.
  3. Know your skills and limitations before accepting any new responsibilities.
  4. Do not take up questionable opportunities.
  5. Develop a sound work ethic built on integrity and fairness. Mentor those around you.
  6. Understanding the elements of your personal and business relationships will ensure they flourish.

21. fire / thunder

Gnawing, Chewing

Do not enter new ventures without a binding contract.

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  1. Make sure the punishment fits the crime.
  2. Be fair with others. Don't blow things out of proportion.
  3. Be fair. Stand firm on your judgments. Distance yourself from those who may thwart your efforts.
  4. Carry out your decisions with confidence. Seek the approval of your superiors.
  5. Do not betray your ethics when under pressure. Always be fair.
  6. Give others a second chance. Your kindness will bring good things to you.

22. mountain / fire

Adorning

Seek new knowledge and awareness. Repair relationships and property.

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  1. Treat your body and spirit well.
  2. Give your best to all endeavors. Mind your appearance and bolster your self-esteem.
  3. Spend your money to live better, but never forget material means are not an end unto themselves.
  4. Do not take advantage of others. Ensure your proposals benefit all parties concerned. Do not be flamboyant.
  5. Do not develop a lavish lifestyle. Reap the rewards of investing your money wisely.
  6. Do not overindulge. Keep things simple. Speak the truth.

23. mountain / earth

Stripping

Accept change. Focus on correcting problems that hamper your development. Get your relationships back on track.

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  1. Care for your subordinates.
  2. Strengthen your foundations before all is lost.
  3. Separate yourself from failing ventures. Seek new opportunities.
  4. Your situation may be dangerous. Let loose of failing ventures.
  5. Remove yourself from those who would harm you.
  6. Maintain your integrity throughout difficult times. Be steadfast in your path and good things will come to you.

24. earth / thunder

Returning

Set backs will pass quickly. Good fortune will be yours.

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  1. Do not dwell on failures. Correct your mistakes and move forward with authority.
  2. Take a break. Relax. Try and forgive and forget past offenses.
  3. Do not allow false starts to dishearten you. Stay the course and you will succeed.
  4. Remain resolute. Do not follow those who have made bad choices.
  5. Admit to your mistakes and correct them.
  6. Look for a mistake in your planning which may harm you.

25. heaven / thunder

Without Wrong Doing

Keep some distance from wrongdoers. Remain honorable and all will be well.

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  1. If you are sure you doing the right thing, proceed without fear.
  2. Seek a mentor. Work within the boundaries of your current talents.
  3. You may experience temporary setbacks. Remain true to yourself and they will pass.
  4. Have faith in the future.
  5. Do not take rumors seriously. Stay your course and you will succeed.
  6. Be cautious. Do not make a move until you are sure you are ready.

26. mountain / heaven

Great Gains

Now is the time for less thought and more action. Procrastination will cost you the opportunity to succeed.

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  1. Be cautious. Expect the unexpected.
  2. Your skills cannot be restrained. Go forward with your plans.
  3. Your project will meet with success.
  4. Attention to detail will ensure the accomplishment of your task.
  5. Stay in control and do not be swayed by gossip and rumors.
  6. You will accomplish a great task.

27. mountain / thunder

Jaws

Speak plainly and sincerely. Feed your hopes and dreams. Nurture others. Do good deeds.

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  1. Avoid envy and jealousy. Be proud of your achievements.
  2. Make opportunities for those with talent. Seek roots that empower you.
  3. Do not choose partners based on their financial status.
  4. Do not do unjustified favors or let others influence your decisions.
  5. Embrace your ideals. Move slowly toward new endeavors.
  6. Put your ideas into action. It is time to realize your goals.

28. lake / wind

Great Test

You may be in a compromised position. Relations and projects may be on the verge of collapsing. It is time to look toward different opportunities.

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  1. Gain the support and trust of others by demonstrating your good intentions. Humility is your ally.
  2. Be courageous in the face of adversity. You will overcome any obstacles.
  3. The times may be chaotic and dangerous. If so, be careful.
  4. Your problems are not as big as they seem. However, to avoid trouble in the future, handle them carefully.
  5. Taking advantage of the unworthy is not noble.
  6. Rely on your intuition, diligence and courage to help you through difficult times.

29. water / water

Cavern

Look to your allies for assistance. Take charge of events and move forward confidently.

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  1. Adapt to present conditions. Be patient and the storm will pass.
  2. Take small steps toward your goal. Patience and hard work will move you past adversity.
  3. Remain calm. Be true to yourself.
  4. Be frugal and keep things simple.
  5. The problems you now face will soon pass.
  6. While your problems may be deep-seated, they will pass.

30. fire / fire

Brightness

Let your intentions be known. Give your charisma free rein. Your future looks bright.

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  1. Do not lose sight of your objectives, friends and acquaintances.
  2. Seek modest and diligent people to assist you with your endeavors.
  3. Make sure your subordinates follow your rules.
  4. Some of your relationships will pass as quickly as they came.
  5. Nurture those with talent as well as those you love. This will guarantee success.
  6. Be kind to others, but do not allow anyone to hamper your progress.

31. lake / mountain

Influencing

Study the people around you. Win their loyalty with your integrity.

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  1. Understand the intentions of others before allying yourself with them.
  2. Do not make friends with those whose motives you do not understand.
  3. Seek the truth. Follow that which you know is right.
  4. Do not be indecisive. Adhere to your plan.
  5. Encourage those around you. Celebrate their accomplishments.
  6. Mutual understanding leads to fulfilling friendships and partnerships.

32. thunder / wind

Constancy

Strengthen relationships and friendships. A solid base will guarantee success.

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  1. Give others space. Do not force issues.
  2. Do not dwell on the past. Begin anew.
  3. Remain moral. Avoid those who are not.
  4. Do not pursue endeavors of little value. Search for worthy allies.
  5. Choose your friends wisely.
  6. Abandon failing relationships.

33. heaven / mountain

Retiring

Take personal time alone to assess your progress and goals. Evaluate your friends and cut off any deadwood that may exist.

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  1. Abandon unsatisfying relationships.
  2. Move down your path without looking back.
  3. Do not let other's need for counsel exhaust you.
  4. Pull back from failing relationships. Act decisively. Doubt is your enemy.
  5. Do not associate with persons with whom you dislike. This will bring you peace.
  6. Leave bad relationships. Your courage to move on will be rewarded.

34. thunder / heaven

Great Strength

Your integrity, perseverance and thoroughness will bring you admiration. Set forth on new ideas.

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  1. Use your talents. Do not hold back or be modest.
  2. Take a stand and you will win the day.
  3. Do not pursue unworthy endeavors. Focus on opportunities that will lift you to new heights.
  4. Move when you are sure you are ready.
  5. There will be setbacks, but you will persevere.
  6. Be patient and your good work will eventually be rewarded.

35. fire / earth

Promoting

You are moving up.

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  1. Be kind to all and you will have success.
  2. As you rise to new levels, problems may occur. But you will work your way through them.
  3. You will gain the trust and appreciation of others.
  4. Displaying your talents will ease the suspicions of others.
  5. You are in a very stable position. Continue on as you are.
  6. Exercise your authority to maintain your position. Punish wrongdoers but do not be excessive.

36. earth / fire

Brightness Wounded

Remain optimistic. Things will get better.

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  1. Do not allow troubles to bring down your spirit. Maintain your principles.
  2. Allow allies to help you through troubled times.
  3. Do not face troubling situations passively. Act!
  4. Leave bad situations behind you.
  5. Be patient.
  6. Be cautious and avoid bad management.

37. wind / fire

Family

Understand your position and responsibilities in your family. Stay within your boundaries.

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  1. Establish rules to avoid chaos.
  2. Maintain orderly affairs so you can concentrate your energies on your goals.
  3. Stiff rules will make all work harder. Work hard. Do not procrastinate.
  4. Success comes through working together.
  5. Take pride in your responsibilities and attend them well.
  6. Lead well. Be firm yet fair and sincere.

38. fire / lake

Misunderstanding

Do not look to win large battles at this time.

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  1. Do not try to reestablish old relationships.
  2. Try to resolve disagreements in present relationships.
  3. You may lose ground but you will persevere.
  4. Difficult times may lie ahead. Seek the wisdom of others.
  5. Do not hold grudges. Move on with your life.
  6. Do not be afraid to develop new friends and allies.

39. water / mountain

Obstructing

Seek counsel from someone you trust. He will assist you through your difficulties.

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  1. Be cautious and do not take action before the time is right.
  2. Remain true to yourself and principles even in the face of adversity.
  3. Bad times will pass.
  4. Do not play the martyr. Ask for help when you feel overwhelmed.
  5. Do not be afraid to ask for help.
  6. Only assistance from those you trust will see you through. Do not act before you are prepared.

40. thunder / water

Separating

Even without support your plans will come to fruition.

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  1. Move toward your goals with confidence.
  2. Maintain your integrity. Focus on your goals and all will be well.
  3. Diversify. Do not rely on just one path to find success.
  4. The time for action is now. A great adventure lies before you.
  5. Proceed with your ideas with optimism.
  6. Cut your ties with those who have betrayed you. Proceed with confidence.

41. mountain / lake

Decreasing

Keep to a tight budget. Avoid the frivolous and you will realize your goals.

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  1. Care for others and others will care for you.
  2. Save money for future needs. Create a budget.
  3. Work as an individual but do let others lend a helping hand.
  4. Expect improvement in your situation and celebrate.
  5. Your leadership will ensure you and others will prosper.
  6. Expect to be treated as you treat others.

42. wind / thunder

Increasing

Once you are prosperous, pursue goals that were previously out of your reach. Invest in your future.

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  1. Do not be a spendthrift. Support good causes. The results will bring you satisfaction.
  2. Volunteer. Mentor. Be generous with your money.
  3. Ask allies for finances when needed.
  4. Look for new ventures.
  5. Carry out your endeavors with integrity and fairness.
  6. Be careful not to be misunderstood.

43. lake / heaven

Severing

State your case to your opposition. Fight for your beliefs.

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  1. Seek alliances with those of influence.
  2. Be cautious. Do not error.
  3. Disregard the slander of others. Remain ethical and bad times will pass.
  4. Learn from your mistakes and seek wise counsel.
  5. Cull the immoral from your life.
  6. Move toward your goals again. If you do not realize success, rethink your strategy.

44. heaven / wind

Meeting

Judge people by who they are and not by their outward beauty.

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  1. Choose your friends and acquaintances carefully.
  2. Avoid the company of malicious people.
  3. Be watchful of those with low morals but give deserving ones a second chance.
  4. Stand up to immorality and negativity.
  5. Surround yourself with intelligent, trustworthy people. Remain humble.
  6. Take advantage of the conceit of others.

45. lake / earth

Gathering

Work with those you trust to achieve great things.

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  1. Take advantage of high morale. Move toward your goals.
  2. Remain sincere. Success is near.
  3. Understand the position of your opposition.
  4. Continue on your current path and you will succeed.
  5. Your ideas will be well received by most others.
  6. Even though some do not agree with you, continue on your course.

46. earth / wind

Rising

You will succeed in reaching your goals. Congratulations!

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  1. Your kindness and virtue will ensure your success.
  2. Share your success with others.
  3. Work with a worthy group toward your goals.
  4. Be prepared and further success will be inevitable
  5. Remain focused. Do not let your success inflate your sense of importance. Move steadily toward your goals.
  6. Remain focused. Do not allow your success to lead you off course.

47. lake / water

Confining

Remain optimistic in the face of adversity.

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  1. Mistakes in your approach may cause setbacks.
  2. Do not make impulsive decisions concerning important matters. Remain calm and think things through.
  3. Be discreet. Develop a plan for solving your problems alone.
  4. Be patient. In time assistance will come.
  5. You may lose ground. Do not act with malice. Accept your losses and move on to new things.
  6. Evaluate your next move. Do not repeat old mistakes. Move carefully and with optimism and results will be positive.

48. water / wind

The Well

Now is the time to counsel with others and create new alliances. Draw from their knowledge.

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  1. Throw off deadwood and start anew.
  2. Do not abuse those around you. Treat everyone fairly.
  3. Seek allies with good work ethics.
  4. Restructure that which you must keep. Become more efficient.
  5. Enjoy your new successes.
  6. Do not be overbearing to those under your leadership.

49. lake / fire

Reforming

Introduce new ideas into your life.

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  1. Plan your goals and ideas well.
  2. Now is the time for you to move forward. Put your plans into action.
  3. You may meet with resistance to your ideas. However, continue to present them and eventually they will be accepted.
  4. Correct your mistakes as soon as possible. Your idea is accepted.
  5. Everything will go according to your plans.
  6. While you may have some who would like to see you fail, continue on your course and you will realize success.

50. fire / wind

The Cauldron

Put your plans into action. Obstacles will help perfect them.

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  1. Eliminate your bad habits and you will become more productive.
  2. Do not pay attention to your detractors. It is only your opinion that counts.
  3. Now is the time to begin new enterprises.
  4. Rectify your errors so they do not impede your new ventures.
  5. Separate yourself from negative, selfish people.
  6. Stay balanced. Being strict yet benevolent will ensure your success.

51. thunder / thunder

Startling

Expect startling surprises which will have great influence upon your life.

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  1. Radical ideas are about to be introduced. Take time to understand them fully.
  2. Those who are overwhelmed may leave for a while.
  3. Be open to new ideas.
  4. Do not waste time trying to change those who cannot be changed.
  5. Be prepared to take risks to move ahead.
  6. Do not resist change. It favors you.

52. mountain / mountain

Stopping

Solicit the attention of those you wish to advise.

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  1. Offer a worthy one sound advice.
  2. A relationship with someone will be ruined if you do not advise him.
  3. Do not stop that which is already in motion.
  4. Try to stop an action before it starts.
  5. Consider your words wisely before you speak them.
  6. Be diplomatic and act with integrity when giving advice to others.

53. wind / mountain

Gradually Progressing

Progress at a steady and capable pace. Pay attention to details and remain committed.

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  1. Accept constructive criticism. Improve what you can.
  2. You are moving in the proper direction. All seems stable.
  3. Be prepared to defend yourself against misfortune.
  4. Find a safe haven. Regroup and re-energize before launching new enterprises. Plan carefully.
  5. When you meet with success, try something new.
  6. Use past successes as a foundation to achieving greater goals.

54. thunder / lake

The Marrying Younger Sister

Difficult times have beset you.

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  1. Remain in charge of your direction.
  2. Do not dwell on unpleasantness.
  3. Remain proud and carry on through these difficult times.
  4. You will be burdened by difficulties for awhile.
  5. When new opportunities arise, take them with confidence. You will do well.
  6. Maintain your integrity throughout your difficulties.

55. thunder / fire

Overshadowing

Enjoy your prosperity. However, do not forget that with gain comes responsibilities. Be wise in your spending habits.

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  1. Time will tell how new relationships will work out.
  2. Ignore gossip and inane accusations. Your path is a good one.
  3. You have done nothing wrong, so do not fear the accusations of others.
  4. Your allies will have a closed ear to malicious rumors about you.
  5. You will be recognized as an asset.
  6. flaunting your prosperity will alienate your family and friends.

56. fire / mountain

Traveling

Throughout your life cherish those moments most memorable.

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  1. Do not be stingy, small-minded or mean.
  2. The road before you is a gentle one.
  3. In difficult situations remain composed and be kind.
  4. Your days will get better and better.
  5. Seek out new opportunities.
  6. Do not make fun of other's misfortunes. Remember, it could have been you.

57. wind / wind

Penetrating

Communicate with those in your group.

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  1. Do not hesitate. Your determination will bring you success.
  2. Be honest when expressing your ideas to others.
  3. Do not browbeat people with your ideas lest you will be labeled a zealot.
  4. Do not let setbacks stop you. Remain constructive and move forward.
  5. Think through your decisions before putting them into action.
  6. Be prepared to lose support as you move forward.

58. lake / lake

Pleasing

Be benevolent and nurture harmonious relationships.

line texts:
  1. Remain sincere and good-natured. Be open and comfortable.
  2. Address misunderstandings with sincerity.
  3. Do not treat people superficially. Be true to yourself and honest to them.
  4. Try to solve disagreements through compromise.
  5. Know your friends and do not confide in your foes.
  6. Reward a job well done.

59. wind / water

Dispersing

Take command of your situation and eliminate that which hinders your progress.

line texts:
  1. Act swiftly with determination to forge ahead.
  2. If matters become chaotic, stay calm and apply your talents to rectifying that which has gone wrong.
  3. Bring your group together to resolve obstacles.
  4. Support will come for your cause. Be patient.
  5. Share your prosperity with those who helped you gain it.
  6. While solving your problems may be costly, they will pass.

60. water / lake

Regulating

Cut your indulgences until you are back on track.

line texts:
  1. Stay close to home and cut your spending.
  2. When opportunity arises take advantage of it. Be cautious, frugal, but not stingy.
  3. Establish a budget for you and your partners to follow.
  4. Do not live outside your means. Save.
  5. Be frugal. Concentrate more on your spiritual self.
  6. Do not be a miser. Spend money where and on whom it is needed.

61. wind / lake

Mutually Trusting

Develop mutual trust amongst your group. Trust will hasten success.

line texts:
  1. Learn to trust those around you. Give them the benefit of doubt.
  2. Manage fairly and everyone will enjoy success.
  3. You may be at a turning point. Think through any plan carefully.
  4. Deal with problems swiftly.
  5. Do what you must to gain the trust of those around you.
  6. Now is a time for action.

62. thunder / mountain

Small Testing

Tend to small matters in order to clear the way to take on larger ventures.

line texts:
  1. Do not overstep your authority. Understand your position.
  2. When needed, take on additional responsibilities without complaint. Use this opportunity to display your talent.
  3. Do not act above your rank.
  4. Do not overstep your authority or you will encounter problems.
  5. Act quickly to resolve whatever problems you run into.
  6. Overstepping your boundaries will result in serious consequences.

63. water / fire

Already Accomplished

Proceed carefully. While your path may seem smooth now, future problems may arise and throw you off course.

line texts:
  1. Expect a bumpy road ahead. Stay your course and success will be yours.
  2. Whatever you lose will be regained.
  3. Surround yourself with wise people. They will help you gain success.
  4. Trust only those who have proven themselves trustworthy.
  5. Push forward toward your goals. The way may seem rough but you will succeed.
  6. In time your goals will be achieved.

64. fire / water

Not Yet Accomplished

Persevere. Be courageous and observant.

line texts:
  1. Perfect your skills and quietly strengthen your position.
  2. Do not take risks at this time.
  3. Persevere and a great opportunity will come to you.
  4. Learn from your enemies as well as your allies. These lessons will ensure success.
  5. Adhere to your principles and your goals will be attained.
  6. Do not become obsessive about anything. Be open to change.