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The small departs,
The great approaches.
Good fortune. Success.

This hexagram NUMBER 11 denotes a time in nature when heaven seems to be on earth.
Heaven has placed itself beneath the earth, and so their powers unite in deep
Harmony. Then peace and blessing descend upon all living things.
In the world of man it is a time of social harmony; those in high places
Show favor to the lowly, and the lowly and inferior is an end to all feuds.
In side, at the center, in the key position, is the light principle; the dark
Principle is outside. Thus the light has a powerful influence, while the dark
Is submissive. In this way each receives its due. When the good elements of
Society occupy a central position and are in control, the evil elements come
Under their influence and change for the better. When the spirit of heaven
Rules in man, his animal nature also comes under its influence and takes its
Appropriate place.
The individual lines enter the hexagram from below and leave it again at
The top. Here the small, weak, and evil elements are about to take their
Departure, while the great, strong, and good elements are moving up. This
Brings good fortune and success.

THE IMAGE

Heaven and earth unite: the image of PEACE.
Thus the ruler
Divides and completes the course of heaven and earth,
And so aids the people


Nancy Anderson
Ynotastar@sbcglobal.net