Contemporary Interpretation
Abysses transform into projections:
springboards
We are rooted
In abysses.
Look closely!
And suddenly
Abysses transform
Into projections:
Springboards
Follow the Path of the Dao: A Western Approximation
The Hexagram's Inner Trigrams
Upper Trigram: Zhen, Thunder
2nd Core Character: Kan, Water
1st Core Character: Li, Fire
Lower Trigram: Kan, Water
The Hexagram's Inner Trigrams in the Context of Yin and Yang
Changes and Impulses
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Deliverance (40) signifies relaxation.
The image
Thunder and rain rise: the image of deliverance. Thus the superior man forgives mistakes and misdeeds.
The judgement
deliverance. The south west furthers. If there is nothing to return to, then coming back brings good fortune. If there is still something to return to, then swiftness brings good fortune.Full text of Richard Wilhelm's 1924 translation by Cary F. Baynes
- Hexagram 39 → hexagram 40 → hexagram 41
- KI1 (A Burst of Vibrant Spring Waters)
- Spring
- Ten of Swords