The 64 Chapters--1(II)

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Nine at the beginning [yang at bottom] means:{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Hidden dragon. Do not act.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
IN CHINA the dragon has a meaning altogether different from that given it in the Western world. The dragon is a symbol of the electrically charged, dynamic, arousing force that manifests itself in the thunderstorm. In winter this energy with draws into the earth; in the early summer it becomes active again, appearing in the sky as thunder and lightning. As a result the creative forces on earth begin to stir again.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Here this creative force is still hidden beneath the earth and therefore has no effect. In terms of human affairs, this symbolises a great man who's still unrecognised. Nonetheless he remains true to himself. He does not allow himself to be influenced by outward success or failure, but confident in his strength, he bides his time. Hence it is wise for the man who consults the oracle and draws this line to wait in the calm strength of patience. The time will fulfil itself. One need not fear lest strong will should not prevail; the main thing is not to expend one's powers prematurely in an attempt to obtain by force something for which the time is not yet ripe. {来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Nine in the second place means:{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Dragon appearing in the field.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
It furthers one to see the great man.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Here the effects of the light-giving power begin to manifest themselves. In terms of human affairs, this means that the great man makes his appearance in his chosen field of activity. As yet he has no commanding position but is still with his peers. However, what distinguishes him from the others is his seriousness of purpose, his unqualified reliability, and the influence he exerts on his environment without conscious effort. Such a man is destined to gain great influence and to set the world in order. Therefore it is favourable to see him. {来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Nine in the third place means:{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
All day long the superior man is creatively active.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
At nightfall his mind is still beset with cares.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Danger. No blame.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
A sphere of influence opens up for the great man. His fame begins to spread. The masses flock to him. His inner power is adequate to the increased outer activity.9 There are all sorts of things to be done, and when others are at rest in the evening, plans and anxieties press in upon him. But danger lurks here at the place of transition from lowliness to the heights. Many a great man has been ruined because the masses flocked to him and swept him into their course. Ambition has destroyed his integrity. However, true greatness is not impaired by temptations. He who remains in touch with the time that is dawning, and with its demands, is prudent enough to avoid all pitfalls, and remains blameless. {来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Nine in the fourth place means:{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Wavering flight over the depths.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
No blame.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
A place of transition has been reached, and free choice can enter in. A twofold possibility is presented to the great man: he can soar to the heights and play an important part in the world, or he can withdraw into solitude and develop himself. He can go the way of the hero or that of the holy sage who seeks seclusion. There is no general law to say which of the two is the right way. Each one in this situation must make a free choice according to the inner law of his being. If the individual acts consistently and is true to himself, he will find the way that is appropriate for him. This way is right for him and without blame. {来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Nine in the fifth place means:{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Flying dragon in the heavens.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
It furthers one to see the great man.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Here the great man has attained the sphere of the heavenly beings. His influence spreads and becomes visible throughout the whole world. Everyone who sees him may count himself blessed. Confucius says about this line: Things that accord in tone vibrate together. Things that have affinity in their inmost natures seek one another. Water flows to what is wet, fire turns to what is dry. Clouds (the breath of heaven) follow the dragon, wind (the breath of earth) follows the tiger. Thus the sage arises, and all creatures follow him with their eyes. What is born of heaven feels related to what is above. What is born of earth feels related to what is below. Each follows its kind. {来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Nine at the top means:{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Arrogant dragon will have cause to repent.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
When a man seeks to climb so high that he loses touch with the rest of mankind, he becomes isolated, and this necessarily leads to failure. This line warns against titanic aspirations that exceed one's power. A precipitous fall would follow. {来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
When all the lines are nines, it means:{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
There appears a flight of dragons without heads.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Good fortune.*{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
When all the lines are nines, it means that the whole hexagram is in motion and changes into the hexagram Kun, THE RECEPTIVE, whose character is devotion. The strength of the Creative and the mildness of the Receptive unite. Strength is indicated by the flight of dragons, mildness by the fact that their heads are hidden. This means that mildness in action joined to strength of decision brings good fortune.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
*When all the lines are nines, it means:{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
There appears a flight of dragons without a head (leader).{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Good fortune.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
When all the lines are nines, it means that the whole hexagram is motivated to change into the hexagram Kun, The receptive, whose character is devotion. The strength of the Creative (1) changes into the mildness of the Receptive (2). Strength is indicated by the group of dragons, mildness by the fact that no one is claiming leadership among them [their head (leader) is hidden]. There will be no conflicts, quarrels, nor fights, and all decisions are made unanimously. Thus, the virtue of equality and harmony brings good fortune. This means that mildness in action joined to strength of decision brings good fortune.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Among the sixty-four hexagrams there are two assertions applied to the Chien and Kun hexagrams only, since each of them may have either all nines or all sixes:

Use (of) the nines, (be) not used by the nines, means:{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Avoid contact with any external influential changes.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Do not depend on others for help to avoid rejection and intimidation.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
Do away with the subjective view of prejudice; and handle all matters objectively.{来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}
- Information supplied by James S. Lee. {来源：国际周易网 16:16:14 iqing.net}