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The Book of Changes/I Ching: Innovation

Time:2010-07-17    Author:calligraphy artist    Source:authorship    Tag:hexagram(37)I Ching(26)

This hexagram of I Ching/the Book of Changes symbolizes change, innovation and revolution. To transform the old things in the date of Ji will get the trust of public(if predict this hexagram of I Ching/the Book of Changes). It also symbolizes the smooth way in the future, steady righteousness and no regret at last. Click to view the comments of this hexagram of the Book of Changes I Ching.

The phrase of image said,
The image of this hexagram of I Ching/the Book of Changes implies that the fire is in the water. It means the fire and water restrict and influence each other. It indicates that the man of honour should make the change and innovation rely on the time and trend.

The innermost diagrams for divination
To bundle it firmly with the leather of yellow ox.
The phrase of image said,
The Location of this diagrams for divination is in the bottom. It means that a man's position is pimping, so he can do nothing except keeping actuality.

The middle diagrams for divination of inner hexagram
Make changes on date of Ji, the future will be bright without fault.
The phrase of image said,
To transform on date of Ji will get good effect.

The upper diagrams for divination of inner hexagram
If you predict this hexagram of I Ching/the Book of Changes, you'd better do not be eager for quick success in order to avoid the risk, and prevent the danger with righteousness. You should think over the plan of revolution. To strive for the trust of public before your innovation.
The phrase of image said,
You should think over the plan of innovation. You have no choice if the innovation is imperative.

The inner diagrams for divination of outer hexagram
No regret at last. Need the confidence from public to support the innovation. It's propitious.
The phrase of image said,
It's propitious because the innovation match the trend.

The middle diagrams for divination of outer hexagram
The great man innovates rapidly. There must be support for him because of the confidence.
The phrase of image said,
It indicates that the innovation will come to the top and the virtue of the great man will be praised.

The outmost diagrams for divination of outer hexagram
The king innovates rapidly, then the plebs change themselves to follow the great man. There wil be risk if the king was anxious for success to push his innovation. It's good to hold the righteousness.
The phrase of image said,
The king innovates rapidly, his achievement is prominent. The plebs change themselves to follow the their king.

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