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困 Hexagram 47
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above: Tui / The Joyous, Lake |
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below: K'an / The Abysmal, Water |
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CHANGING LINE:
Nine in the fifth place means:
Emperor Qianlong (r. 1736 - 1795) |
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An individual who has the good of mankind at heart is oppressed from above and below (this is the meaning of the cutting off of nose and feet). He finds no help among the people whose duty it would be to aid in the work of rescue (ministers wore purple knee bands). But little by little, things take a turn for the better. Until that time, he should turn to God, firm in his inner composure, and pray and offer sacrifice for the general well-being.
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