Bi: Holding Together brings good fortune. Water on the earth: the image of Holding Together. Thus the kings of antiquity established the many states and maintained friendly relations with the lords.

Shi: The Army. The army needs perseverance and a strong leader. In the center of the earth is water: the image of the Army. Thus the superior man increases his masses by generosity toward the people.

Sung: Conflict. You are sincere and are being obstructed. A cautious halt halfway brings good fortune. Heaven and water go their separate ways: the image of Conflict. Thus the superior man carefully considers the beginning.

Xu: Waiting. If you are sincere, you have light and success. It furthers one to cross the great water. Clouds rise up to heaven: the image of Waiting. Thus the superior man eats and drinks, and is of good cheer.

Meng: Youthful Folly has success. It is not I who seek the young fool; the young fool seeks me. Under the mountain, a spring wells up: the image of Youth. Thus the superior man fosters his character by thoroughness in all that he does.

Chun: Supreme success, furthering through perseverance. Do not set forth; it is further to appoint helpers. Clouds and thunder: the image of Difficulty at the Beginning. Thus the superior man brings order out of confusion.

Kun: The Receptive brings about sublime success. If the seeker takes the lead, he goes astray; if he follows, he finds guidance. Quiet perseverance brings good fortune. The Earth’s condition is receptive devotion.

Qian: Supreme success, furthering through perseverance. Nine at the beginning: Hidden dragon. Do not act. Nine in the second place: Dragon appearing in the field. Nine in the fifth place: Flying dragon in the heavens.