既濟

63 Ji Ji


Across the Stream
Your plea is heard. Good omen for small matters. Good fortune in the beginning, disorder in the end.
=== o === It drenches its head. Danger.
========= The eastern neighbor slaughtered an ox. It will not receive as full a blessing as the western neighbor's sacrifice.
===   === He drenches in his wadded jacket. Be vigilant all day long.
====x==== The High Ancestor attacked the Land of Ghosts, and conquered it in three years. The lowborn should not use this omen.
===   === His wife loses her hairpiece. Do not look for it. In seven days she will find it.
========= His wheels are dragging. It drenches its tail. No harm will come.

42 Yi


Increase
Now is the time to go on a journey. Now is the time to ford the great river.
========= No one increased him, and someone struck him. Be steadfast in your heart. To be inconstant will bring misfortune.
========= There was a capture. It should be of hearts. Do not question it. There will be great good fortune. There was a capture. The bounty should be ours.
===   === It was reported en route. The duke concurred. By this omen it is time for Yin to move the capital.
===   === Increase him. Use this omen in times of misfortune. In serving, no harm will come. There was a capture reported en route. The duke used this omen to present the jade mace.
===   === If increased by a turtle worth ten double strings of cowry shells, you cannot oppose. Omen of good fortune in the long term. The king used this omen to sacrifice to the Lord. Good fortune.
========= By this omen it is time to accomplish great works. There will be great good fortune. No harm will come.