Gua 55
Ancient Comments on the Image
Judgment
Moving Lines
1
Encounters its matching master; although for ten days no blame, going forward there is esteem.
2
Excessive its screens; at midday the Dipper is seen. Going forward one encounters doubt and affliction. Possessing sincerity, manifesting it thusly, auspicious.
3
Fullness is its overflow; at midday foam appears. Breaking the right arm, no blame.
4
Excessive its screens; at midday the Dipper is seen; meeting his level-lord, auspicious.
Ancient Comments on the Moving Lines
3
Fullness is its overflow: not suitable for great affairs. Breaking the right arm: ultimately cannot be used.
4
Excessive its screens, the position is not fitting. At midday the Dipper is seen, dark and not bright. Meeting his level-lord, auspicious; it is acting.
Ancient Comments on the Judgment
Fullness is greatness. Brightness with movement, therefore fullness. The king goes to it; he values the great. Do not worry, fitting is mid-day: it is fitting to illuminate all under heaven. When the sun reaches midday, then it declines; when the moon is full, then it is eclipsed. Heaven and Earth fill and empty, waxing and waning with time—how much more so for humans? How much more so for ghosts and spirits?