明夷

36 Ming Yi


The Calling Arrow-bird
A good omen in times of difficulty.
===   === It is not bright, it is dark. First it rises up to heaven, then it plunges into the earth.
===   === Jizi's calling arrow-bird. A good omen.
===   === Entering the belly on the left, taking the heart of the calling arrow-bird. He will exit the gate from the courtyard.
========= A calling arrow-bird is wounded on the southern hunt. They got the big chief. This omen is not appropriate for an illness.
===   === A calling arrow-bird is wounded in the left thigh. If this omen is used to geld a horse, it will grow strong. There will be good fortune.
====x==== A calling arrow-bird in flight locks its wings. The nobleman on a journey does not eat for three days. If there is a journey to make, the ruler will have something to say.

15 Qian


The Wedwing
Your plea is heard. For our lord there will be completion.
===   === A calling wedwing. By this omen it is time to field toops against cities or states.
===   === You will not prosper on account of your neighbor. By this omen it is time to launch an attack. All signs are favorable.
===   === Parted wedwings. All signs are favorable.
========= Toiling wedwings. For our lord there will be completion. There will be good fortune.
===   === A calling wedwing. Omen of good fortune.
===   === Taking wing. Our lord used this omen to cross the great river. There will be good fortune.