The Hexagrams
15 Ch'ien Modesty
The Judgment
Modesty creates success.
The superior man carries things through.
The Image
Within the earth, a mountain:
The image of Modesty.
Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much,
And augments that which is too little.
He weighs things and makes them equal.
Six at the beginning means:
A superior man modest about his modesty
May cross the great water.
Good fortune.
Six in second place means:
Modesty that comes to expression.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
Nine in third place means:
* A superior man of modesty and merit
Carries things to conclusion.
Good fortune.
Six in fourth place means:
Nothing that would not further modesty
In movement.
Six in fifth place means:
No boasting of wealth before one's neighbor.
It is favorable to attack with force.
Nothing that would not further.
Six at the top means:
Modesty that comes to expression.
It is favorable to set armies marching
To chastise one's own city and one's country.
Last modified: September 19, 1994
Rick Le Mon, web@littlestcat.com