Suivez le chemin de votre cœur ; avec clarté et but, la prospérité et de grandes réalisations vous attendent.
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Adaptez-vous aux changements, adaptez-vous aux circonstances et alignez-vous avec les autres pour un soutien mutuel.
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Choisir de suivre ce qui est immature ou insignifiant conduit à la perte de force et de soutien.
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S'aligner avec la force et la sagesse mène à l'épanouissement. Un effort constant est bénéfique.
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La sincérité dans la poursuite de ce qui est bon conduit à des résultats favorables.
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Des alliances solides et la loyauté mènent à la reconnaissance et à l'honneur.
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L'abondance est présente. Utilisez vos ressources judicieusement et partagez généreusement. Célébrez le succès avec humilité et grâce, en sachant que la véritable richesse vient de l'équilibre et de l'intégrité.
Other titles: According With, Acquiring Followers, Adapting, Adjusting, To Accord With, To Accompany, Concordance, Conformance to The Work, "Learn to serve in order to rule. Quit the old ways." -- D.F. Hook
Judgment
Legge: Following indicates successful progress and no error through firm correctness.
Wilhelm/Baynes: Following has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame.
Blofeld:Following. Sublime success! Righteous persistence brings reward -- no error! [This sublime success comes, of course, only to those who follow what is right, namely the will of heaven or of those whose own will embodies it.]
Liu:Following. Great success. It is of benefit to continue. No blame.
Ritsema/Karcher: Following. Spring Growing Harvesting Trial.
Without fault. [This hexagram describes your situation in terms of being impelled or drawn into moving forward. It emphasizes that yielding to the impulse by accepting guidance is the adequate way to handle it. To be in accord with the time, you are told to: follow!]
Shaughnessy:Following: Prime receipt; beneficial to determine; there is no trouble.
Cleary (1):Following is greatly developmental: it is beneficial if correct; then there is no fault.
Cleary (2): Following is very successful, etc.
Wu: Following is primordial, pervasive, prosperous, and persevering. There will be no blame.
The Image
Legge: Thunder in the marsh: the image of Following. The superior man, in accordance with this, at nightfall enters his house and rests.
Wilhelm/Baynes: Thunder in the middle of the lake: the image of Following. Thus the superior man at nightfall goes indoors for rest and recuperation.
Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes thunder rumbling within a swamp! When darkness falls, the Superior Man goes within and rests peacefully. [The component trigrams can be read as thunder and marsh, but also as movement and joy. In the Book of Change, joy is frequently associated with willing obedience to and glad acceptance of what is right.]
Liu: Thunder in the lake symbolizesFollowing. In the evening, the superior man rests and relaxes in his home.
Ritsema/Karcher: Marsh center possessing thunder. Following. A chun tzu uses turning-to darkening to enter a reposing pause.
Cleary (1): There is thunder in the lake, Following. Thus do superior people go inside and rest when the sun goes down.
Cleary (2): … Leaders go in and rest at sundown.
Wu: Thunder in the marsh is the symbol of Following. Thus the jun zi retires toward the twilight of the day.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: In Followingthe dynamic trigram places itself under the magnetic. We see in them the attributes of Movement and Pleasure. Through firm correctness all under heaven will be found following at such a time.
Legge: Following comes after Enthusiasm, the symbol of harmony and satisfaction. When these conditions prevail men are sure to follow. The hexagram includes the ideas of both following others and being followed by others.(Emphasis mine, Ed.) The good auspice is due to this flexibility, but in either instance the following must be guided by a reference to what is correct. The lower trigram of Movement represents the eldest son, and the upper trigram of Pleasure represents the youngest daughter. The strong places itself under the weak -- esteeming others higher than himself, and giving the idea of following. The union of Movement with Pleasure suggests the same idea.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Judgment: Following means advancement through willpower.
The Superior Man rests on his inner virtue.
In Following, the trigram of Movement "follows" the trigram of Cheerfulness: independent action subordinates itself and allows itself to be led by cheerful obedience. In terms of the Work, this symbolizes our willingness to "follow" or adhere to its principles. Psychologically interpreted, Followingmeans the compliant subordination of ego-autonomy to the Great Work of psychic integration.
Blofeld points out that the trigram of Joy, or Cheerfulness is often associated with "willing obedience to and glad acceptance of what is right." Hence the cheerful following of the intent of the Self. He explains the role of the superior man in the Image as: "It is not hard to see the connection between following and resting peacefully; for, once we have given our allegiance to others [the Self], we no longer have to worry about what should be done."
At seventy ... Confucius allowed his mind to follow whatever it desired, yet everything he did was naturally right of itself. His actions no longer needed a conscious guide. He was acting without effort. This represents the last stage in the development of the sage. Fung Yu-Lan -- A Short History of Chinese Philosophy
When received without changing lines this hexagram often takes the meaning of: "To accord with" -- in such instances the answer is an affirmation to your query.
Line 2
Legge: The second line, magnetic, shows us one who cleaves to the little boy, and lets go the man of age and experience.
Wilhelm/Baynes: If one clings to the little boy, one loses the strong man.
Blofeld: He belongs to (i.e. puts himself at the service of) the boy and thereby loses the adult. [The implied meaning is that he rejects what is superior and follows what is inferior.]
Liu: By staying with the boy, you lose the strong man.
Ritsema/Karcher: Tied-to the small son. Letting-go the respectable husband.
Shaughnessy: Tying the little son, losing the senior fellow.
Cleary (1): Involved with the child, one loses the adult.
Wu: She clings to her child, but loses her husband.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: He cannot be with the two at the same time. Wilhelm/ Baynes: One cannot be with both at once. Blofeld: He cannot be of service to both of them. Ritsema/Karcher: Nowhere joining associating indeed. Cleary (2): One is not with both at once. Wu: Because she cannot have both.
Legge: Line two is magnetic. His proper correlate is the dynamic fifth line, but he prefers to cling to the line below him, instead of waiting to follow line five.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: The man surrounds himself with the incompetent and dismisses the experienced.
Wing: Examine your goals and the standards you have set for yourself. If they are unworthy, inferior, weak, or nonexistent, you will remain low, and you will lose contact with productive, competent, worthwhile influences. You are forced to make a choice.
Editor: The content of this line prevents using the usual gender symbolism. Nevertheless, the message is unambiguous.
Most people learn how to think as very young children, and throughout their adult lives, they do not think any differently than they did as children. That is to say, most people use their minds in a manner not essentially different from the way they did when they were six years old ... It is significant that in Kabbalah, one's normal mode of thinking is referred to as the "mentality of childhood." ... More advanced modes of thought and states of consciousness, on the other hand, are referred to as the "mentality of adulthood." Aryeh Kaplan -- Jewish Meditation
A. Immature attitudes preclude growth.
Line 3
Legge: The third line, magnetic, shows us one who cleaves to the man of age and experience, and lets go the little boy. Such following will get what it seeks, but it will be advantageous to adhere to firm correctness.
Wilhelm/Baynes: If one clings to the strong man, one loses the little boy. Through following one finds what one seeks. It furthers one to remain persevering.
Blofeld: He belongs to (i.e. is of service to) the adult and loses the boy. By following the former, he gains what he desires. It is advisable to make no move but to remain determined.
Liu: By staying with the strong man, you lose the boy. Through following, one will gain what one seeks. To continue benefits.
Ritsema/Karcher: Tied-to the respectable husband. Letting-go the small son. Following possessing seeking, acquiring. Harvesting: residing in Trial.
Shaughnessy: Tying the senior fellow, losing the little son; in following there is the seeking to get; beneficial to determine about dwelling.
Cleary (1): Involved with the adult, one loses the child. Following with an aim, one gains. It is beneficial to abide in rectitude.
Cleary (2): … It is good to remain correct.
Wu: She clings to her husband, but loses her child. Although she gets what she asks for, she will be privileged to remain persevering.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: By the decision of his will, he abandons the youth below. Wilhelm/Baynes: One's will gives up the one below. Blofeld: He is willing to give up what is inferior. Ritsema/Karcher: Below, purpose stowed-away indeed. Cleary (2): One’s aspiration leaves the low behind. Wu: Because she has given up her aspiration to hold on to what is below.
Legge: Line three is magnetic, but follows the dynamic line above it, thus abandoning the first line. This is just the opposite of the situation of the second line. It is magnetic, however, and line four is not its proper correlate: hence the conclusion of the paragraph is equivalent to a caution.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: The man joins with superior people and parts company with the superficial and the inferior.
Wing: You will find yourself parting ways with former inferior elements in your life as you make contact with worthwhile persons or ideals. By firmly following the superior path you will find what you are looking for, while your strength of character will greatly benefit.
Editor: The context of this line prevents using the gender symbolism employed in this book. It is opposite in meaning to line two, and unambiguous.
The divine principle in man, which constitutes him a human being, and by which he is eminently distinguished from the animals, is not a product of the earth, nor is it generated by the animal kingdom, but it comes from God; it is God, and is immortal, because, coming from a divine source, it cannot be otherwise than divine. Man should therefore live in harmony with his divine parent, and not in the animal elements of his soul. Man has an Eternal Father who sent him to reside and gain experience in the animal principles, but not for the purpose of being absorbed in them. Paracelsus -- DeFundamento Sapientiae
A. The image suggests a growth in perception. One exchanges an immature belief or attitude for a mature one.
Line 5
Legge: The fifth line, dynamic, shows us the ruler sincere in fostering all that is excellent. There will be good fortune.
Wilhelm/Baynes: Sincere in the good. Good fortune.
Blofeld: Confidence is admirable -- good fortune! [ Confidence in the context of this hexagram implies perfect trust in those we follow.]
Liu: There is confidence in goodness. Good Fortune.
Confucius/Legge: His position is correct and in the center. Wilhelm/ Baynes: The place is correct and central. Blofeld: The suitable position of this line. Ritsema/Karcher: Situation correctly centering indeed. Cleary (2): Because the state is correctly balanced. Wu: Because his position is correct and central.
Legge: Line five is dynamic in his central and correct place, with line two as a proper correlate. Hence the auspicious symbolism.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: The ruler fosters excellence, which brings on good fortune.
Wing: If you sincerely insist upon the very best, the chances are that you will get it. Set your sights high. Good fortune.
Editor: Wilhelm points out that the ruler in line five "follows" the sage in line six, who represents the way of heaven -- or, in our terms, the ideals of the Work. When the "ruler" (psychologically in this case, the ego) follows the way of heaven (the Work), then his subjects (inner aspects) will follow him, and the kingdom (psyche) will prosper.
Everything that happens to us, properly understood, leads us back to ourselves; it is as though there were some unconscious guidance whose aim it is to deliver us from all ties and all dependence and make us dependent on ourselves. Jung --Letters
A. Your attitude is in accordance with the advancement of the Work.
Line 6
Legge: The sixth line, magnetic, shows us that sincerity held and clung to, yea, and bound fast. We see the king with it presenting his offerings on the Western Mountain.
Wilhelm/Baynes: He meets with firm allegiance and is still further bound. The king introduces him to the Western Mountain.
Blofeld: He obtained people's allegiance and his followers clung to him. During the time he spent on the Western Mountain, the King made sacrifice.
Liu: Deeply involved with one's fellows, one tries to continue. The King offers the Western Mountain.
Ritsema/Karcher: Grappling, tying-to it. Thereupon adhering holding-fast-to it. The king availing-of Growing tending- towards the Western mountain.
Shaughnessy: Grabbing and tying him, and thereafter binding him; the king uses aromatic grass on the western mountain.
Cleary (1): Binding and tying up; the king sacrifices on west mountain.
Cleary (2): In a binding involvement, the king sacrifices on the western mountain.
Wu: He is constrained and bound in order to follow. May a king make offerings to the gods of the western mountain.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: The idea of the hexagram has reached its extreme development. Wilhelm/Baynes: At the top it ends. Blofeld: Those above us have exhausted their merit. Ritsema/Karcher: Exhausting the above indeed.
Cleary (2): This is the upper impasse of involvement. Wu: Because he has reached the upper limit.
Legge: The concept of Followingreaches its highest representation in the topmost line. The action, directed by the most sincere devotion to what is right, influences both men and spiritual beings. The Western Mountain is Mt. Khi, at the foot of which was the original settlement of the house of Kau in 1325 B.C.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: The sage, who is retired, is recalled by the king because of his unique qualifications. The faithful and effective subject is rewarded.
Wing: You are called upon, by virtue of your wisdom and expertise, to lead another. You will unquestionably become involved, but you will be rewarded for your unselfish commitment.
Editor: Psychologically, Legge's commentary suggests the idea of devotion and sacrifice uniting forces in both conscious and unconscious realms of the psyche. The Confucian commentary suggests that the principle of Followingcomes to an end when ego and Self merge. To offer a sacrifice on the peak of the Western mountain: a high spiritual place where the sun sets (an image of the completed Work), implies this. Getting this line doesn't mean the Work is literally completed (it never is in this space-time dimension), but that you have probably integrated some significant inner complexes. Compare this line with 46:4.
The surrender of the limited purposes of the ego to the much larger goals of the Self -- goals within which the lesser egoic purposes are in fact meaningfully encompassed -- does not do away with the sense of freedom. On the contrary, only by subordinating the limitations of the ego to the Self do we truly justify our freedom and do we meaningfully validate our responsibility for our actions and decisions. S.A. Hoeller -- The Gnostic Jung
A. Devotion to the Work brings unity to the psyche.
Autres titres : Possession en grande mesure, Le symbole de la grande possession, Souveraineté, Grande possession, Le grand possesseur, Grande richesse, Abondance, Avoir ce qui est grand, "Souvent signifie des choses autres que des possessions matérielles ou des réalisations. Comptez vos bénédictions car elles sont nombreuses." -- D.F. Hook
Jugement
Legge :Richesse signifie grand progrès et succès.
Wilhelm/Baynes :Possession en grande mesure. Suprême succès.
Blofeld : Celui qui possède beaucoup -- succès suprême !
Liu : Grandes possessions. Grand succès.
Ritsema/Karcher : Grande possession, Croissance printanière. [Cet hexagramme décrit votre situation en termes de votre relation à une préoccupation dominante ou une idée centrale. Il souligne que l'organisation de tous vos efforts autour de cette idée est la manière adéquate de la gérer...]
Shaughnessy : La grande possession : Réception primordiale.
Cleary (1) : Dans grande possession sont création et développement.
Cleary (2) : Grande possession est grand succès.
Wu : Grande richesse est primordiale et omniprésente.
L'Image
Legge : Feu sur le Ciel -- l'image de Richesse. Le supérieur réprime le mal et nourrit la vertu conformément à la volonté bienveillante du ciel.
Wilhelm/Baynes : Feu dans le ciel au-dessus : l'image de Possession en grande mesure. Ainsi le supérieur freine le mal et favorise le bien, et obéit ainsi à la volonté bienveillante du ciel.
Blofeld : Cet hexagramme symbolise le feu dans les cieux. [Quand le trigramme pour le ciel est au-dessus, tout ce qui est en dessous peut en être séparé ; quand il est en dessous, il indique une fusion ou un mélange avec ce qui est au-dessus. La signification ici est que la splendeur d'un très grand homme éclaire les cieux.] Le Supérieur réprime ceux qui sont mauvais et soutient les vertueux. Il s'accorde avec joie au ciel et exécute ses commandements.
Liu : Feu sur le ciel symbolise Grandes possessions. Le supérieur réprime le mal et honore la vertu, et suit ainsi la volonté du ciel et attend le destin.
Ritsema/Karcher : Feu situé au-dessus du ciel. Grande possession. Un chun tzu utilise la haine terminée pour afficher l'amélioration. Un chun tzu utilise le céder au ciel pour renoncer au destin.
Cleary (1) : Le feu est dans le ciel ;grande possession.Ainsi la personne supérieure arrête le mal et promeut le bien, obéissant au ciel et acceptant son ordre.
Cleary (2) : … Les dirigeants obéissent à la nature et acceptent son ordre en arrêtant le mauvais et en promouvant le bien.
Wu : Le feu au-dessus et le ciel en dessous forment Grande richesse.Ainsi le jun zi réprime le mal et promeut le bien ; il se conforme à la volonté du ciel pour enrichir sa vie.
COMMENTAIRE
Confucius/Legge :Richesse montre la ligne magnétique à la place du dirigeant central, et honorée par les lignes dynamiques au-dessus et en dessous. La figure est composée des trigrammes de Force et de Clarté. La ligne centrale de Clarté répond à la ligne centrale de Force, aboutissant à une action opportune. Cela indique un grand progrès et succès.
Legge : Richesse signifie "grandes possessions", et symbolise un royaume, une famille ou un individu dans un état de prospérité. Le danger dans une telle position réside dans l'orgueil qu'elle est susceptible d'engendrer. Ici cependant, tout est contre cela : la place d'honneur est occupée par une ligne magnétique, de sorte que le dirigeant sera humble, et toutes les lignes dynamiques lui répondront avec une allégeance sympathique. Le siège du dirigeant est dans la position centrale du trigramme de Clarté, et donc sa force est dirigée par l'intelligence, et toutes ses actions sont opportunes, comme les saisons du ciel.
Le feu au-dessus du ciel brille loin -- symbolisant l'immensité du territoire de la richesse. Développer la vertu et réprimer le mal est conforme à la volonté du ciel, qui a donné à tous les hommes une nature adaptée à la bonté.
Cleary (2) : Tous les états d'être ont cette essence inhérente en eux et sont en effet faits de cette essence, mais tous les états autres que celui de l'illumination complète sont en désaccord avec cette essence d'une manière ou d'une autre. La bouddhéité est lorsque vous vous accordez avec cette essence.
Wu : Comme le soleil brille haut dans le ciel, le bon et le mauvais seront exposés. La responsabilité du jun zi est de les discriminer. Il agit conformément à la nature de la bonté (la volonté du ciel) pour enrichir sa vie.
NOTES ET PARAPHRASES
Jugement : Le plus grand type de Richesse découle de la promotion de l'Œuvre.
Le Supérieur gère ses forces conformément aux objectifs de l'Œuvre.
Richesse est l'inverse de la figure précédente, Union des Forces. Si le treizième hexagramme dépeint un processus d'union, le quatorzième pourrait être vu comme l'achèvement de ce processus. Avoir ses forces intérieures correctement unies est en effet Possession en grande mesure, qui est le titre que Wilhelm donne à cette figure.
Il est souligné dans l'Image que cette Richesse doit être administrée conformément à la "volonté bienveillante du ciel,” c'est-à-dire : les principes de l'Œuvre doivent toujours guider ses choix si l'on ne veut pas perdre l'équilibre et devenir appauvri par l'illusion.
Le supérieur considère une riche possession de principes moraux comme un honneur, et la paix en sa personne comme une richesse. Chou Tun-I