The superior man, in accordance with this, throws a brilliancy around his various processes of government, but does not dare (in a similar way) to decide cases of criminal litigation. (The trigram representing) a mountain and that for fire under it form Bì. We look at the ornamental observances of society, and understand how the processes of transformation are accomplished all under heaven. Someone who has acted carelessly, but later becomes careful and attentive, is as beautiful as the bright moon. Through union we become more powerful and yet we must also remember that to some extent we become less free. We look at the ornamental figures of the sky, and thereby ascertain the changes of the seasons. Hexagram number 8 represents the binding force, or commitments that exist between two people or organizations. Elegance and intelligence (denoted by the lower trigram) regulated by the arrest (denoted by the upper) suggest the observances that adorn human (society). (When it is said that) Bì indicates that there should be free course (in what it denotes):- (We see) the weak line coming and ornamenting the strong lines (of the lower trigram), and hence (it is said that ornament) "should have free course." On the other hand, the strong line above ornaments the weak ones (of the upper trigram), and hence (it is said) that "there will be little advantage, if (ornament) be allowed to advance (and take the lead)." (This is illustrated in the) appearances that ornament the sky. There will be little advantage (however) if it be allowed to advance (and take the lead). Adorning means to decorate, beautify or ornament in magnificent, resplendent, many-colored beauty. To not be distracted by ornaments when deciding important matters.Bì indicates that there should be free course (in what it denotes).To gain Wisdom by observing the forms existing in nature.To recognize that while the ornamentation adds beauty, it cannot resolve important questions.To realize that ornamentation used indiscriminately loses its value.To remember that the ornamentation is ultimately not what is important.To recognize the limitations of ornamentation.To appreciate the graceful beauty that ornaments something of importance.Thus we have Fire lighting up the Mountain with its shining presence. The upper trigram is Stillness, whose image is Mountain. The lower trigram is Christ, whose image is Fire. The continue to endure and endure everthing that brings good luck to small people. When communicating, try to avoid complaining about fate and comparing with more successful rivals. These gifts are made in homage to the baby who will eventually reunite the human race with God. Second Line (hexagram 12) Forget about the outside world, focus on yourself and your inner world. And there are three gifts (gold, frankincense, and myrrh) associated with divinity (e.g., 1 Kings 6:22), lovers (e.g., Song of Solomon 5:13), and priests (e.g., Leviticus 2:15). There is a star rising, as it seems, from the secret depths of the earth and illuminating and beautifying the earth. Things are not the way they seem: reality appears to be a hall of mirrors, intrigues are multiplying like summer flies, and there are rumors of discontent. There are wise ones coming from far-off lands to meet a newly born king. PREVIOUS HEXAGRAM 22: Grace and Beauty NEXT HEXAGRAM 24: Returning 23: Splitting Apart. In our journey through lifes surprises, Hexagram 51 encourages us to remain alert, adaptable, and. The six lines of this hexagram underscore the inevitability of unexpected occurrences. It may not be very good with money yet, but do not be upset, soon everything will work out. Ahead of big changes at work, rapid career growth and salary increases. This reading describes the birth of Jesus using a number of rich metaphors. Hexagram 51, symbolising the arousing and the shock of sudden events, offers insights on the unpredictable nature of life and the importance of readiness. The coming period is one of the most dynamic in your life, be active at work, in business, do something new, this will bring you success. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother and they knelt down and paid him homage. In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.”.When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy.
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