The Hexagrams


59 Huan Dispersion [Dissolution]

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The Judgment

Dispersion. Success.
The king approaches his temple.
It furthers one to cross the great water.
Perseverance furthers.

The Image

The wind drives over the water:
The image of Dispersion.
Thus the kings of old sacrificed to the Lord
And built temples.

Six at the beginning means:

He brings help with the strength of a horse.
Good fortune.

Nine in second place means:

At the dissolution
He hurries to that which supports him.
Remorse disappears.

Six in third place means:

He dissolves his self. No remorse.

Six in fourth place means:

He dissolves his bond with his group.
Supreme good fortune.
Dispersion leads in turn to accumulation.
This is something that ordinary men do not think of.

Nine in fifth place means:

* His loud cries are as dissolving as sweat.
Dissolution. A king abides without blame.

Nine at the top means:

He dissolves his blood.
Departing, keeping at a distance, going out,
Is without blame.

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Last modified: September 19, 1994

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