Combination

15. Temperance to 44. Temptation

Changing lines

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 4
The fourth line, magnetic, shows one whose action would be in every way advantageous, stirring up the more her temperance. Line four is magnetic and in her proper place. She is sure to be successful and prosperous, but being so near the fifth-line ruler she should still use the greatest precaution. The "proper rule” is the rule proper for her in her circumstances so near the place of the ruler.
Line 5
The fifth line, magnetic, shows one who, without being rich, is able to employ her neighbors. She may advantageously use the force of arms. All her movements will be advantageous. Men honor temperance in itself, whether or not it has the power to command obedience and respect. Hence her neighbors follow the ruler in the fifth line, though she may not be very rich or powerful. Her temperance need not prevent her from asserting her rights, even by the force of arms. Any refusal to submit makes an appeal to force necessary. Even the best and most temperate ruler bears the sword, and must not bear it in vain.
Line 6
The sixth line, magnetic, shows us temperance that has made itself recognized. The subject of it will with advantage put her army in motion, but she will only punish her own towns and state. The subject of the magnetic sixth line is outside a game that has been played out. She will use force, but only within her own sphere and to assert what is right. She will not be aggressive. Chu Hsi bases all that is said under line six on its being a magnetic line, so that the temperate ruler is unable even at the close of the action to accomplish all her objects, and must limit her field even in appealing to arms.

The present judgment

Temperance indicates successful progress. Temperance brings a good issue to the superior man's undertakings.

The later judgment

Temptation shows a female who is bold and strong. It will not be good to marry such a female.

What the move asks

Maintain humility and groundedness to resist the allure of impulsive desires.

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