#15 Ch’ien
/ Moderation – Earth (K’un) over Mountain (Kên)
#16 Yü / Enthusiasm – Thunder (Chên) over Earth (K’un)
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| #15 - Earth above Mountain |
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| #16 - Thunder over Earth |
Theme: A time for balancing and a time for enthusiasm
Aspect
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#15
Moderation
(Equilibrium)
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#16
Enthusiasm
(Delight)
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Situation
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Symbolically
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The lofty Mountain humbly lies beneath Earth.
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Thunder crashes over the Earth.
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Socially
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Social extremes are the source of discontent.
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It is time for action – the planets have
aligned! Strike up a chord.
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Individually
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One has the power to shape one’s fate through
moderation and balance.
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One’s energies are in harmony with the times.
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Response
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Symbolically
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Peaks are eroded and valleys are filled – extremes
of Nature gradually equilibrate.
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Crashing thunder causes excitement and stimulates
action. The sounds of Nature inspire a
joyful dance.
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Socially
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Reduce what is too much and increase what is too
little. Balance the scales.
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Follow the path of least resistance – align one’s
energies with the movement around if the intent is to lead, govern, or
influence others. Enlist the aid of
others who are moved by the same tune.
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Individually
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Through examination of one’s expectations and
desires there is the opportunity to temper attitude and behavior.
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Meditate to understand the forces and bodily
rhythms that have produced this state of harmony.
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Outcome
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Symbolically
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The level plain results – forces are balanced and
equal.
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Reawakened life and released tension ignite
latent energies.
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Socially
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Equalizing of extremes achieves just and
equitable conditions and thereby creates order out of fairness.
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By comprehending the source of current harmony
and anticipating the needs of society, success is achieved.
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Individually
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One becomes centered through the balancing of
energies and into harmony with tao.
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Understanding of one’s true nature enables character
development and well-being.
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The Lines
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Top
Line
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“Only through having the courage to marshal one’s
armies against oneself, will something forceful really be achieved.”
[Wilhelm, p. 67] This is the time to
shape one’s destiny.
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Be not deluded by past glories – put ego aside
and move on to new opportunities.
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5th
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Corrective actions must be taken objectively and
in fairness to all.
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Being under constant pressure prevents one from
achieving harmony but enables one to conserve energy and carry on.
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4th
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Step beyond modest behavior and cultivate balance
in mind and duty to society.
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One awakens enthusiasm in others through confidence
and sincerity – great success.
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3rd
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Remaining modest despite recognition achieves
further support for one’s continued efforts.
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Do not wait any longer for a cue from one above –
seize the moment or find remorse.
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2nd
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Inner modesty finds expression in one’s behavior
which brings good fortune.
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One sees through to the heart of the situation
and remains firm as a rock.
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Bottom
Line
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Difficult undertakings are easily and quickly
achieved when no claims or boasts are made.
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Self-serving boastful or arrogant enthusiasm is
unconstructive and invites disaster.
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Recap
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#15 - Moderation. When one achieves
balance in mind and body through moderation, delightful enthusiasm follows from being centered and in harmony with the world around us. The fair and equitable balancing of societal extremes
achieves just and equitable conditions and thereby creates the conditions
needed to achieve productive societal order out of fairness.
#16 - Enthusiasm. Actions that are in
harmony with the energies of the times and follow the path of least
resistance allow others to resonate with the common vibration and share in
the collective enthusiasm essential to great achievements.
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#15: Ch'ien - Moderation |
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#16: Yü / Enthusiasm |
