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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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L'adaptabilité et la volonté de suivre le bon chemin mènent au succès. La collaboration apporte des résultats.
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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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La sincérité dans la poursuite de ce qui est bon conduit à des résultats favorables.
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Libération de la tension et des obstacles. Libérez-vous, adaptez-vous et acceptez le changement. Trouvez du soulagement dans une nouvelle clarté.
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 1
Legge: The first line, dynamic, shows us one changing the object of his pursuit; if he is firmly correct there will be good fortune. Going beyond his own gate to find associates, he will achieve merit.
Wilhelm/Baynes: The standard is changing. Perseverance brings good fortune. To go out of the door in company produces deeds.
Blofeld: Those in power undergo a change -- righteous determination brings good fortune! Going forth from home and mingling with those outside will produce tangible results.
Liu: One's position is changing. To continue brings good fortune. Both friends and business are gained by going out. Success.
Ritsema/Karcher: An office: possessing denial. Trial: significant. Issuing-forth from the gate, mingling possesses achievement.
Shaughnessy: The office perhaps notifies; determination is auspicious; going out of the gate to interact has results.
Cleary (1): Standards change; it is good to be correct. Going outside and mixing is effective.
Cleary (2): … Interaction outside the gate is successful.
Wu: The way of conducting public affairs is subject to change. Perseverance will bring good fortune. Success can be had by communicating with people from without.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legg e: He will not fail in the method he pursues. Wilhelm/
Baynes: To follow what is correct brings good fortune. One does not lose oneself. Blofeld: The first sentence presages the good fortune derived from officials undergoing a change of heart and following what is right. The tangible results mentioned at the end of the passage imply that we shall not fail. Ritsema/Karcher: Adhering-to correcting significant indeed. Not letting-go indeed. Cleary (2): It is good to follow what is right …In the sense of not losing. Wu: Because following what is correct is auspicious … Because his position is not compromised.
Legge: The dynamic first line is the lord of the lower trigram. The magnetic lines ought to follow him, but he is beneath them in the lowest place in the figure. This suggests that he should change his pursuit. Because of his strength and correct position, he will be fortunate in this. Going beyond his gate for associates shows public spirit and an absence of selfish motivation.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: At the outset, the man changes his objectives. He will succeed if he remains firm in principle and goes beyond selfish considerations to mingle freely with those who do not share his feelings, as well as those who do.
Wing: A change is occurring, whether in your own objectives or in the situation around you. In order to accomplish something you should now communicate with persons of all persuasions and opinions. Yet remain internally principled and discerning.
Editor: Psychologically, an inner transformation is taking place. If this is the only moving line, hexagram number forty-five, Contraction, is created, so a (possibly unconscious) re-arrangement of attitudes and perceptions is suggested. To "go beyond one's own gate" implies a need to expand your horizons during a shift in the balance of forces.
When I reached thirty I looked back on my past. The previous victories were not due to my having mastered strategy. Perhaps it was natural ability, or the order of heaven, or that other schools' strategy was inferior. After that I studied morning and evening searching for the principle, and came to realize the Way of Strategy when I was fifty. Miyamoto Musashi -- A Book of Five Rings
A. Change your focus, marshal your forces, and seek wider horizons.
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 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.
Autres titres : Délivrance, Le Symbole du Relâchement, Libération, Élimination des Obstacles, Démontage, Démêlé, Solution, Dissolution, Soulagement, Délier, Libération de la Tension
Jugement
Legge :Libération trouve un avantage au sud-ouest. Lorsque l'opération est terminée, un retour à la stabilité apporte de la bonne fortune. Si les opérations ne sont pas terminées, il est préférable de les achever rapidement.
Wilhelm/Baynes :Délivrance. Le sud-ouest favorise. S'il n'y a plus rien (Sic) où l'on doit aller, le retour apporte de la bonne fortune. S'il y a encore quelque chose (Sic) où l'on doit aller, se hâter apporte de la bonne fortune.
Blofeld : Libération. L'ouest et le sud sont favorables. Ceux qui n'ont rien à gagner en avançant trouveront de la bonne fortune en revenant en arrière ; ceux qui ont beaucoup à gagner en avançant doivent se hâter pour être sûrs de bien faire. [Ce n'est pas le moment de rester où nous sommes. Si nous n'avons pas de bonne raison d'avancer, il vaut mieux reculer.]
Liu : Libération. Le sud-ouest est bénéfique. S'il n'y a rien pour quelqu'un là où il doit aller, alors revenir apporte de la bonne fortune. S'il y a quelque chose dans un endroit où l'on peut aller, alors y aller rapidement mène à la bonne fortune.
Ritsema/Karcher : Démontage. Récolte : Ouest Sud. Sans endroit où aller : son retour est significatif. Possédant une direction : Aube significative. [Cet hexagramme décrit votre situation en termes de réflexion et de libération de la tension. Il souligne que l'analyse et la compréhension des choses pour être délivré de la contrainte est la manière adéquate de la gérer...]
Shaughnessy : Démêlé : Bénéfique au sud-ouest ; il n'y a nulle part où aller ; son retour est de bon augure ; il y a un endroit où aller passer la nuit ; de bon augure.
Cleary (1) : Pour libération, le sud-ouest est bénéfique. Quand on ne va nulle part, le retour apporte de la bonne fortune ; quand on va quelque part, la promptitude apporte de la bonne fortune.
Cleary (2) : Pour solution, le sud-ouest est bénéfique. Ne pas aller nulle part, revenir est chanceux, etc.
Wu : Soulagement indique un avantage au sud-ouest. S'il entreprend de faire quelque chose sans cause, il sera de bon augure pour lui de revenir à son ancien poste. S'il entreprend de faire quelque chose avec une cause, il sera de bon augure pour lui de le faire tôt.
L'Image
Legge : Libération montre un orage qui clarifie l'atmosphère. L'homme supérieur, en accord avec cela, pardonne les erreurs et traite les crimes avec douceur.
Wilhelm/Baynes : Le tonnerre et la pluie s'installent : l'image de la Délivrance. Ainsi l'homme supérieur pardonne les erreurs et pardonne les méfaits.
Blofeld : Cet hexagramme symbolise le tonnerre et la pluie apportant la libération. L'Homme Supérieur tend à pardonner les torts et traite les crimes avec indulgence. [Les trigrammes composants suggèrent qu'une certaine quantité d'action énergique est requise.]
Liu : Le tonnerre et la pluie viennent, symbolisant la Libération. L'homme supérieur pardonne les erreurs et pardonne les criminels.
Ritsema/Karcher : Tonnerre, pluie, excitation. Démontage. Un chun tzu utilise le pardon des excès pour pardonner les offenses.
Cleary (1) : Le tonnerre et la pluie agissent, dissolvant. Ainsi les personnes supérieures pardonnent les fautes et pardonnent les crimes.
Cleary (2) : Tonnerre et pluie – solution. Etc.
Wu : Il y a du tonnerre et de la pluie ; c'est le Soulagement. Ainsi le jun zi pardonne les transgresseurs involontaires et atténue (Sic) les délinquants criminels.
COMMENTAIRE
Confucius/Legge : Libération montre le trigramme du Mouvement au-dessus du trigramme du Danger -- par le mouvement, il y a une échappatoire au péril. Un mouvement précoce vers le sud-ouest gagne l'allégeance des masses et ramène l'état à la normalité et à l'équilibre. Lorsque le ciel et la terre sont libérés de l'emprise de l'hiver, nous avons du tonnerre et de la pluie. Quand ceux-ci viennent, les bourgeons de la végétation fruitière commencent à s'ouvrir. Grands en effet sont les phénomènes au temps de laLibération.
Legge : Le caractère chinois écrit pour Libération est le symbole du dénouement -- défaire un nœud ou démêler une complication. Cet hexagramme dénote une condition dans laquelle l'obstruction et la difficulté de la figure précédente ont été supprimées. La leçon est de savoir comment cet état nouveau et meilleur du royaume doit être traité. S'il ne reste aucune tâche à accomplir, plus tôt les choses reprendront leur cours normal, mieux ce sera. Si d'autres opérations sont nécessaires, qu'elles soient accomplies sans délai. Les éditeurs de K'ang-hsi disent que se déplacer vers le sud et l'ouest est la même chose que revenir à la normalité.
Le tonnerre et la pluie clarifient l'atmosphère, et un sentiment d'oppression est soulagé. Les images du printemps dans le commentaire confucéen se réfèrent à la politique douce d'un souverain conquérant qui pardonne l'opposition de ceux qui cessent de résister.
NOTES ET PARAPHRASES
Jugement : Faites ce qui doit être fait de toute évidence et revenez à la stabilité dès que possible.
L'Homme Supérieur pardonne, oublie et ne garde pas de rancune. (c'est-à-dire, la stabilité est plus importante que de blâmer ou de discuter de qui a raison.)
Si le trente-neuvième hexagramme de Impasse est retourné, il devient le quarantième hexagramme de Libération ou Délivrance. Les deux figures représentent des situations opposées : si Impasse crée de la tension, alors Libération la libère. Le trigramme supérieur du Mouvement monte pour échapper au trigramme inférieur du Danger, nous donnant une image sans ambiguïté de liberté et de soulagement.
En dehors de toute personnification, l'ensemble de l'espace dans lequel la vie se trouve a un caractère spirituel malveillant, et les "démons" eux-mêmes sont autant des royaumes spatiaux que des personnes. Les surmonter est la même chose que de les traverser, et en franchissant leurs frontières, ce passage brise en même temps leur pouvoir et réalise la libération de la magie de leur sphère. H. Jonas --La Religion Gnostique
Le commentaire de Legge dans l'hexagramme précédent explique que le "sud-ouest" est la direction de la "terre," la plaine fertile où la vie est naturelle et non contrainte. Confucius nous dit ici qu'un mouvement précoce dans cette direction gagnera l'"allégeance des masses." Interprété psychologiquement, cela se réfère au royaume intérieur de la psyché, où "les masses" sont les pulsions, les émotions et les complexes archétypaux qui composent notre être. Le symbolisme suggère une libération consciente de la tension intérieure.
Ces forces, par conséquent, ne doivent pas être laissées à l'état sauvage, mais devraient être disposées de manière inoffensive ou, mieux encore, utilisées à des fins constructives : activités créatives de divers types ; la reconstruction de notre personnalité, contribuant à notre Psychosynthèse. Roberto Assagioli -- Psychosynthèse