Combination
15. Temperance to 19. Approach
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Line 1
The first line, magnetic, shows us the superior man who adds temperance to his temperance. Even the great stream may be crossed with this, and there will be good fortune. A magnetic line at the lowest place in the figure is the fitting symbol of the superior man adding temperance to his temperance. The phrase "nourishes his virtue” in the Confucian commentary is literally: "pastures himself.” He is all temperance -- that is what makes him who he is.
Line 2
The second line, magnetic, shows us temperance that has made itself recognized. With firm correctness there will be good fortune. Line two is magnetic, central, and in her proper place. She represents temperance that has "crowed” -- that is, has proclaimed itself.
Line 3
The third line, dynamic, shows the superior man of acknowledged merit. He will maintain his success to the end, and have good fortune. Line three is dynamic, and occupies his proper place. He is the lord of the hexagram, to whom all represented by the lines above and below turn.
The present judgment
Temperance indicates successful progress. Temperance brings a good issue to the superior man's undertakings.
The later judgment
Approach means successful progress through firm correctness. In the eighth month there will be evil.
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