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Fifty-Seventh Hexagram
Wind follows upon wind,
wandering the earth,
penetrating gently
but persistently:
The Superior Person
expands his influence
by reaffirming his decisions
and carrying out his promises.
Small, persistent, focused
effort brings success.
Seek advice
from someone you respect.
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Changing Lines
Line Six
The wind dies
beneath the bed.
All courage to persevere
is gone.
Resources are depleted,
defenses are down.
To move ahead
with this course
would prove disastrous.
Line Five
Determination has settled
into a steady course
toward good fortune.
That was no way to start,
but it will lead to
a glorious ending.
Consider any crossroad
three days before pressing on.
Check your bearings
for three days following,
to ensure you haven't strayed
from your course.
Line Four
Self-doubt vanishes
and determination grows.
Three forms of game
will be taken in this hunt.
Line Three
Half-hearted attempts
to penetrate,
over and over again.
Humiliation.
Line Two
A whirlwind beneath the bed.
Fortunetellers and magicians
are summoned,
but none can interpret
this omen.
All will go well.
Line One
Advance or retreat:
the determined warrior
will use either to advantage.
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