Iching Forecast for August 27th 2006

10 C V 777877 B 0x111011 FB 1110101b H Hx313131303131	Treading (Conduct)	15 C N/A V 888788 B 0x000100 FB N/A H Hx303030313030
The name of the hexagram means on the one hand the right way of conducting oneself. Heaven, the father, is above, and the lake, the youngest daughter, is below. This shows the difference between high and low, on which composure correct social conduct, depends. On the other hand the word for the name of the hexagram, Treading, means literally treading on something. The small and cheerful (Tui) treads on the large and strong (Chien). The direction of movement of the two primary trigrams is upward. The fact that the strong treads on the weak is not mentioned in the I Ching, because it is taken for granted. For the weak to take a stand against the strong is not dangerous here, because it happened in good humour (Tui) and without presumption, so that the strong man is not irritated but takes it all in good part.
Heaven Lake Heaven above, the lake below:The image of Treading.Thus the superior man discriminates between high and low,And thereby fortifies the thinking of the people.Heaven and the lake show a difference of elevation that inheres in the natures of the two, hence no envy arises. Among mankind also there are necessarily differences of elevation; it is impossible to bring about universal equality. But it is important that differences in social rank should not be arbitrary and unjust, for if this occurs, envy and class struggle are the inevitable consequences. If, on the other hand, external differences in rank correspond with differences in inner worth, and if inner worth forms the criterion of external rank, people acquiesce and order reigns in society.
Changing Line 2: Treading a smooth, level course.The perseverance of a dark manBrings good fortune.The situation of a lonely sage is indicated here. He remains withdrawn from the bustle of life, seeks nothing, asks nothing of anyone, and travels through life unassailed, on a level road. Since he is content and does not challenge fate, he remains free of entanglements.

15 C V 888788 B 0x000100 FB 0001010b H Hx303030313030	Modesty	10 C N/A V 777877 B 0x111011 FB N/A H Hx313131303131
This hexagram is made up of the trigrams Ken, Keeping Still, mountain, and Kun. The mountain is the youngest son of the Creative, the representative of heaven and earth. It dispenses the blessings of heaven, the clouds and rain that gather round its summit, and thereafter shines forth radiant with heavenly light. This shows what modesty is and how it functions in great and strong men. Kun, the earth, stands above. Lowliness is a quality of the earth: this is the very reason why it appears in this hexagram as exalted, by being placed above the mountain. This shows how modesty functions in lowly, simple people: they are lifted up by it.
Earth Mountain Within the earth, a mountain:The image of Modesty.Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much,And augments that which is too little.He weighs things and makes them equal.The wealth of the earth in which a mountain is hidden is not visible to the eye, because the depths are offset by the height of the mountain. Thus high and low complement each other and the result is the plain. Here an effect that it took a long time to achieve, but that in the end seems easy of accomplishment and self-evident, is used as the image of modesty. The superior man does the same thing when he establishes order in the world; he equalises the extremes that are the source of social discontent and thereby creates just and equable conditions.
Changing Line 2: Modesty that comes to expression.Perseverance brings good fortune."Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks."When a man's attitude of mind is so modest that this expresses itself in his outward behaviour, it is a source of good fortune to him. For the possibility of exerting a lasting influence arises of itself and no one can interfere.