Accueillez l'opportunité à bras ouverts et avec un cœur persistant, car la croissance durable vient de l'acceptation du changement et de la continuité ensemble.
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L'ouverture et l'accessibilité apportent le succès. Accueillez les autres avec sincérité et un leadership attentif. Saisissez les opportunités avec confiance tout en reconnaissant la nature temporaire de l'influence.
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Le début d'un nouveau cycle. La coopération et la persévérance mènent au succès.
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La complaisance peut mener à la stagnation. La conscience et la réflexion peuvent prévenir le blâme.
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Une approche complète et sincère mène au succès sans reproche.
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La cohérence apporte l'endurance. Restez fidèle à votre chemin, créez des habitudes durables et cultivez la patience pour un succès durable.
Other titles: The Symbol of Advance and Arrival, Nearing, Overseeing, Condescension, Getting Ahead, Promotion, Conduct, Drawing Near, Becoming Great, The Forest, Advance, Advancing, "Two people advancing together; or a good influence which hasn't been seen or felt for some time, is approaching." -- D.F. Hook
Judgment
Legge: Approach means successful progress through firm correctness. In the eighth month there will be evil.
Wilhelm/Baynes : Approach has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. When the eighth month comes, there will be misfortune.
Blofeld:Approach.Sublime success! Righteous persistence brings reward. However, when the eighth month is reached, misfortune will befall. [The eighth moon of the lunar calendar corresponds approximately to September.]
Liu: Approach. Great Success. It is of benefit to continue. When the eighth month arrives, then there will be misfortune.
Ritsema/Karcher: Nearing, Spring Growing Harvesting Trial. Culminating tending-towards the eighth moon: possessing a pitfall. [This hexagram describes your situation in terms of approaching and being approached. It emphasizes that acting without immediately expecting to attain what you desire is the adequate way to handle it...]
Shaughnessy: The Forest: Prime receipt; beneficial to determine; arriving at the eighth month there is inauspiciousness.
Cleary (1):Overseeing is creative and developmental, beneficial if correct. In the eighth month there is misfortune.
Cleary (2):Overseeing is very successful, beneficial if correct. If you go on until the eighth month, there will be misfortune. [If you ride on the momentum of the time and do not know to turn back, at a certain point deterioration will inevitably set in, after flourishing has reached its climax, and there will surely be misfortune.]
Wu:Condescension is great, pervasive, and persevering, etc. [Condescension as used in several judgments has two meanings: to condescend (or to look down from a higher position) and to press forward with authority.]
Hua-Ching Ni: Advance. It is beneficial to go forward with a positive attitude, but be mindful of the cyclical nature of things.
The Image
Legge: The earth over a marsh -- the image of Approach. The superior man is inexhaustible in his instruction and unflagging in his nourishing support of the people.
Wilhelm/Baynes: The earth above the lake: the image of Approach. Thus the superior man is inexhaustible in his will to teach, and without limits in his tolerance and protection of the people.
Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes land rising above a marsh. The Superior Man's teaching and his affection for his juniors are inexhaustible. Nothing hinders him in his care for the people. [The lower component trigram suggests the nourishment which the Superior Man gives joyfully to others. The upper trigram symbolizes the great bulk of those who benefit.]
Liu: The earth above the lake symbolizes Approach. The superior man's will for instruction has no limit. He is boundless in his support and protection of the people.
Ritsema/Karcher: Above marsh possessing earth. Nearing. A chun tzu uses teaching to ponder without exhausting. [A chun tzu uses] tolerating to protect the commoners without delimiting.
Cleary (1): Above the lake there is earth, overseeing. Superior people use
inexhaustibility of education and thought to embrace and protect the people without bound.
Wu: There is ground above the marsh; this is Condescension. Thus the jun zi realizes that there is no limit to the ideas of education and there is no boundary in the protection of people.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: In Approach we see the dynamic lines gradually increasing and advancing. The lower trigram is the symbol of Being Pleased, and the upper of Being Compliant. The strong line is in the central position, and is properly responded to. It is the way of heaven to bring progress and success through firm correctness, however the advancing power will decay after no long time.
Legge: Approach suggests the approach of authority -- to inspect, to comfort or to rule. The figure shows two dynamic lines advancing on the four magnetic lines above them. Their action will be powerful and successful, but it must be governed by rectitude and a caution that understands the nature of continuous change.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Judgment: Two steps forward are followed by one step backward.
The Superior Man remains true to the Work regardless of fluctuations within the psyche.
The meaning of Approach is derived from the two dynamic lines advancing from below to encounter the magnetic lines above. These two are firm allies, and the action of the superior man in the Image suggests that their ascent is one of benevolent regard for the welfare of their subordinates -- only the third line need change for the hexagram to become number eleven, Harmony. We are reminded of the proper relationship between the ego and the Self -- when they advance together, the magnetic forces in the rest of the psyche are eventually transformed.
This hexagram recognizes the inevitably slow progress of the Work (" Rome wasn't built in a day"), and that advances are always followed by retreats. The point is that if one maintains the will to advance, one can be confident that the Work is advancing, regardless of appearances.
(Confucius) tried his best, but the issue he left to Ming. Ming is often translated as Fate, Destiny or Decree. To Confucius, it meant the Decree of Heaven or Will of Heaven ... Thus to know Ming means to acknowledge the inevitability of the world as it exists, and so to disregard one's external success or failure. If we can act in this way, we can, in a sense, never fail. For if we do our duty that duty through our very act is morally done, regardless of the external success or failure of our action. Fung Yu-Lan -- A Short History of Chinese Philosophy
Without changing lines, the hexagram suggests a progressive advance in the matter at hand. Nature being what it is however, no advance can be sustained indefinitely and an eventual regression can be expected. (This observation is such a truism that we must assume it is more than usually applicable to the current situation.)
Line 1
Legge: The first line, dynamic, shows its subject advancing in company with the subject of the second line. Through his firm correctness there will be good fortune.
Wilhelm/Baynes: Joint approach. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Blofeld: All approach -- righteous persistence will bring good fortune! [All approach can be taken to mean that all things desirable are converging upon us.]
Liu: Approach with sincerity. To continue brings good fortune.
Shaughnessy: Prohibited forest; determination is auspicious.
Cleary (1): Sensitive overseeing leads to good results when correct.
Wu: Pressing forward with a companion will be auspicious.
Hua-Ching Ni: Advance impartially. One should start in this manner and continue in this direction. Good Fortune.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: His will is set on doing what is right. Wilhelm/Baynes: His will is to act correctly. Blofeld: This is because what is willed is carried out in righteous ways. Ritsema/Karcher: Purpose moving, correcting indeed. Cleary (2): Because the intention and the action are correct. Wu: Because his aspiration is correct.
Legge: Line one is dynamic in his proper place. The danger is that he may be more strong than prudent -- hence the caution requiring firm correctness.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: At the outset, the man advances with his associates to a higher position. He must remain more prudent than strong in doing right and not be carried away by the popular will.
Wing: Begin your endeavors in the company of those who share your enthusiasm. This will give you the kind of strong support necessary to achieve your aims. At the same time you should be certain that you are pursuing worthwhile goals. Continuing in your principles brings good fortune.
Editor: The texts of the first two lines are almost identical. As the only two yang forces in the hexagram they support and reinforce each other in their advance on the yin lines. The image suggests an ego-Self accord in the work of pacifying disparate forces within the psyche. If this is the only changing line, the new hexagram becomes number seven, Discipline, which reinforces the idea of a disciplined dynamic advance. In the context of certain questions, the Confucian commentary here sometimes seems more accessible than the original line.
If you want to go your original way, it is the way you make for yourself, which is never prescribed, which you do not know in advance, and which simply comes into being of itself when you put one foot in front of the other. If you always do the next thing that needs to be done, you will go most safely and sure-footedly along the path prescribed by your unconscious. Jung -- Letters
A. Mutual advancement. Ego and Self are in accord. Advance the Work.
Line 3
Legge: The third line, magnetic, shows one well pleased indeed to advance, but whose action will be in no way advantageous. If she becomes anxious about it however, there will be no error.
Wilhelm/Baynes: Comfortable approach. Nothing that would further. If one is induced to grieve over it, one becomes free of blame.
Blofeld: A willing approach, but there is nowhere towards which it would be advantageous to set out. Feeling regret on that account involves no error.
Liu: Cheerful approach does not benefit further. If one fears regret, no blame.
Ritsema/Karcher: Sweetness Nearing. Without direction: Harvesting. Already grieving-over it: Without fault.
Shaughnessy: Sweet forest; there is no place beneficial; having been saddened by it, there is no trouble.
Cleary (1): Presumptuous overseeing is of no benefit. If one is troubled over this, there is no blame.
Cleary (2): … but if you trouble over it, there will be no blame.
Wu: Condescending for flaunting purposes has nothing to gain. If he is concerned of his behavior, he will make no error.
Hua-Ching Ni: Easy advancement. If one abuses one’s position, there will be trouble in the long run. If this tendency is corrected immediately, there will be no blame.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: She shows herself well pleased to advance, but her position is not that appropriate to her. If she become anxious about it her error will not be continued. Wilhelm/Baynes: The place is not the appropriate one. A fault that induces grief no longer exists. Blofeld: The foregoing is indicated by the unsuitable position of this line. However, if we grieve for it, we shall not be involved in error for long. [At present, there is no goal or destination towards which it would be profitable to move; however, if we sincerely regret this, it will not be long before we emerge from the rut.] Ritsema/Karcher: Situation not appropriate indeed. Fault not long-living indeed. Cleary (2): Once you trouble over it, blame will not last long. Wu: He is out of place. His error will be temporary.
Legge: Line three is magnetic, neither central nor in her correct position, and therefore her action will not be advantageous. Being at the top of the lower trigram of Pleased Satisfaction, she is well pleased to advance. Anxious reflection will save her from error.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: The man gains power, influence, and comfort. There is danger of relation and carelessness in dealing with others. But if he becomes apprehensive about his actions, he will not continue in his error and will avoid troubles.
Wing: An easy Promotion is possible now. This might lead to a careless attitude on your part. There is danger in such overconfidence. If you are quick to recognize the need for continuous caution, however, you can avoid mistakes that would otherwise harm you.
Editor: The image depicts a case in which one’s powers are not equal to the challenge. Ritsema/Karcher translate Without direction: Harvesting as: “No plan or direction is advantageous; in order to take advantage of the situation, do not impose a direction on events.” That is, success demands that you refrain from action or drop the subject of inquiry. Their rendition of: Grieving-over it means: “Sorrow, melancholy; mourn; anxious, careworn; hidden sorrow…heart-sick and anxious.” One can receive this line under conditions of deep grief, wherein (as in any line of the I Ching), extremely subtle insights often transcend an exact paraphrase.
Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalms 127: 1
A. Whether simplistic, overconfident, or just naive, your assumptions in the matter at hand are incorrect. Do not act on them.
B. Desire for something to be true doesn't make it true. Correct your viewpoint. If sorrow is involved, accept it as your teacher.
C. Unwarranted overconfidence. Nothing can be done now.
D. There are no free rides -- wake up and serve the Work.
Line 4
Legge: The fourth line, magnetic, shows one advancing in the highest mode.
There will be no error.
Wilhelm/Baynes: Complete approach. No blame.
Blofeld: A perfect approach -- no error!
Liu: Complete approach brings no blame.
Ritsema/Karcher: Culmination Nearing. Without fault.
Shaughnessy: Arriving at the forest; there is no trouble.
Cleary (1): Consummate overseeing is blameless. [Being weak yet preserving rectitude, refining oneself and mastering the mind, thereby awaiting the newborn positive energy, is called consummate overseeing. Watching over the quintessential, when the great medicine appears one naturally does not make the mistake of missing it.]
Cleary (2): Consummate overseeing is impeccable. [In Buddhist terms, this represents using correct concentration corresponding to correct insight.]
Wu: Condescending at the right place is without blame.
Hua-Ching Ni: Correct advancement. No fault.
COMMENTARY
Confucius/Legge: This is due to the various appropriateness of the position. Wilhelm/Baynes: For the place is the appropriate one. Blofeld: This is indicated by the suitable position of this line. Ritsema/Karcher: Situation appropriate indeed. Cleary (2): In the right place. Wu: His position is proper.
Legge: Line four, though magnetic, is in her proper place and has for her correlate the dynamic first line. Hence her advance is in the highest style.
NOTES AND PARAPHRASES
Siu: The man advances to a high place because of the appropriateness of his ideas and behavior and the open-mindedness of a person of high rank who draws men of competence into service.
Wing: Your Promotion is well executed. Regardless of any difficulties you may encounter in assuming your new position, your behavior is so appropriate that you can continue successfully on your way.
Editor: The image suggests that the conscious attitude is in accordance with the aims and goals of the Work. Depending on the context of your query, some kind of fruition is indicated: something is concluding as fated or willed.
But, O my friend, if this be true, there is great reason to hope that, going whither I go, when I have come to the end of my journey, I shall attain that which has been the pursuit of my life. And therefore I go on my way rejoicing, and not I only, but every other man who believes that his mind has been made ready and that he is in a manner purified. Plato -- Phaedo
A. The Work is progressing as it should. It's all coming together now.
Autres titres : Durée, Le Symbole de la Constance, La Longue Endurance, Constant, Persévérant, Tenir Bon, Continuité, Constance au Milieu du Changement, Tenir Ferme, "Mettez-vous dans une routine fixe comme les planètes en orbite." -- D.F. Hook
Jugement
Legge :La Consistance signifie un progrès réussi sans erreur grâce à une fermeté correcte. Le mouvement dans n'importe quelle direction est avantageux.
Wilhelm/Baynes : Durée. Succès. Pas de blâme. La persévérance est bénéfique. Il est avantageux d'avoir un endroit où aller.
Blofeld : La Longue Endurance. Succès et absence d'erreur ! La persistance juste apporte une récompense. Il est favorable d'avoir en vue un objectif ou une destination.
Liu :Durée. Succès. Pas de blâme. Il est bénéfique de continuer. Aller n'importe où est avantageux.
Ritsema/Karcher :Persévérant, Croissance. Sans faute. Récolter l'épreuve. Récolter : posséder une direction. [Cet hexagramme décrit votre situation en termes de continuité et d'endurance. Il souligne que continuer et renouveler la voie que vous suivez est la manière adéquate de gérer la situation. Pour être en accord avec le temps, on vous dit de persévérer !]
Shaughnessy : Constance : Réception ; il n'y a pas de problème ; bénéfique de déterminer ; bénéfique d'avoir un endroit où aller.
Cleary (1) :Constance est développementale. Impeccable. Il est bénéfique d'être correct. Il est bénéfique d'avoir un endroit où aller.
Cleary (2) :Constance se manifeste sans faute, bénéfique dans la mesure où elle est correcte. Il est bénéfique d'avoir un endroit où aller.
Wu : Constance indique la pénétration. Il n'y aura pas de blâme. Elle indique également l'avantage d'être persévérant et d'avoir des entreprises.
L'Image
Legge : Tonnerre sur le vent -- l'image de la Consistance. L'homme supérieur reste ferme et ne change pas sa méthode d'opération.
Wilhelm/Baynes : Tonnerre et vent : l'image de la Durée. Ainsi l'homme supérieur reste ferme et ne change pas de direction.
Blofeld : Cet hexagramme symbolise le tonnerre accompagné de vent. L'Homme Supérieur reste si fermement qu'il ne peut être déraciné.
Liu : Le tonnerre et le vent symbolisent la Durée. L'homme supérieur reste ferme sans changer de direction.
Ritsema/Karcher : Tonnerre, vent, Persévérant. Un Chun tzu utilise l'établissement, pas la polyvalence de tous côtés.
Cleary (1) : Le tonnerre et le vent sont perpétuels. Ainsi la personne supérieure reste sans changer de place.
Cleary (2) : Le tonnerre et le vent sont constants; ainsi les personnes développées restent sans changer de place.
Wu : Une combinaison de tonnerre et de vent forme la Constance. Ainsi le jun zi s'établit en ne changeant pas de poste.
COMMENTAIRE
Confucius/Legge : La Consistance signifie une longue continuité. Le trigramme dynamique du Tonnerre est au-dessus, et le trigramme magnétique du Vent est en dessous. La docilité et la force motrice sont en communication sympathique car leurs lignes dynamiques et magnétiques correspondent toutes. Lorsque la puissance motrice est épuisée, elle recommencera -- d'où le mouvement dans n'importe quelle direction est avantageux. Le soleil et la lune sont constants dans leur illumination, et les quatre saisons séquentielles sont constantes dans leurs cycles de croissance. Les sages sont constants dans leur travail et tout sous le ciel est transformé. Lorsque nous examinons cette persévérance constante, les tendances naturelles du ciel et de la terre sont révélées.
Legge : Le sujet de l'hexagramme est la persévérance dans ce qui est juste, ou dans l'action continue de la loi de son être. Il est vu comme une suite de l'hexagramme précédent,Initiative. Comme cette figure traite des relations correctes
entre mari et femme, cette figure traite de l'observance continue de leurs devoirs respectifs. Initiative se compose des trigrammes symbolisant le fils cadet et la fille cadette et montre comment l'attraction et l'influence entre les sexes sont les plus fortes chez les jeunes. La Consistance en revanche, se compose des trigrammes symbolisant le fils aîné et la fille aînée. Ce couple est plus posé. La femme occupe la place inférieure, et leur relation est caractérisée par sa soumission. Étant donné deux parties, une magnétique et une dynamique en corrélation, si les deux observent constamment ce qui est correct et naturel (c'est-à-dire la magnétique soumise et la dynamique ferme), alors la bonne fortune et le progrès peuvent être prédits pour leur parcours.
NOTES ET PARAPHRASES
Jugement : La volonté de maintenir la consistance du Travail assure le progrès dans n'importe quelle direction qu'il peut prendre.
L'Homme Supérieur s'en tient aux principes du Travail.
Le titre de Wilhelm pour cet hexagramme est Durée. Je pense que le mot Consistance évoque le mieux le sens de la figure. Dans une existence constituée de changements continus, les seules choses qui ont une durée sont les principes sur lesquels le changement est basé. Adhérer à ces principes, c'est maintenir la consistance. Implicite ici est un équilibre constant des forces. Consistance dans le Travail signifie ni action ni inaction constantes, mais une combinaison appropriée des deux principes selon les circonstances changeantes. Le commentaire confucéen fait allusion à cette caractéristique du Travail lorsqu'il mentionne le soleil, la lune et les saisons changeantes comme exemples de forces qui maintiennent leur consistance dans un contexte de changement continu.
Tout comme la lune la nuit reflète la lumière du soleil caché, ainsi dans le Travail l'ego est toujours magnétique par rapport au Soi dynamique. Une lune qui penserait qu'elle est la source de sa lumière serait gravement trompée, malgré les apparences superficielles ; de même l'ego qui pense que ses pouvoirs viennent d'ailleurs que du Soi.
Les motivations et les normes de choix ne sont pas inventées par l'ego mais sont structurées par l'actualisation des prédispositions archétypales à travers des normes de valeur personnellement acquises. E. C. Whitmont -- The Symbolic Quest
SUGGESTIONS POUR LA MÉDITATION
Notez que toutes les lignes de l'hexagramme sont généralement défavorables sauf deux et cinq, et que lorsqu'elles changent de place, l'hexagramme devient le numéro trente et un, Initiative. Il y a une leçon profonde ici qui est mieux appréciée en méditant sur les associations impliquées. Le fait que chaque hexagramme soit l'inverse de l'autre ne doit pas être oublié.