44. TEMPTATION

For Yang, this is a potentially bad situation
of dark Yin's unexpected reintroduction.

The female principle, of its own volition,
comes around to the male in its position.

Understand and refrain from this situation 
to prevent consequence and misfortune.

A rise of an inferior element... An illustration:
A bold girl weakly gives in and takes dominion.

This wouldn't have happened if the strong
light giving superior one didn't go along.

The obsession seems a harmless invitation
as one delights in this preoccupation.

Looking small and weak in one's imagination
one thinks one can dally without dissipation.

The inferior rises only because the strong
does not regard it as dangerous and wrong.

Someone gave it power.  If one would restrain
from the first... the inferior would never gain.

Marriage is meant to be an enduring condition
yet this is Yin who "associates" with "five men".

Indicated in this situation is her disposition:
She isn't pure. One can't live with this person.

Here certain other considerations do pertain:
When heaven and earth join all creatures gain.

When prince and minister join in union
their world is therefore put in unison.

It's necessary for elements predestined to join
to be free of ulterior motive and to be genuine.

A ruler should note the realm's condition
and from above bring influence and regulation


 
 
44. TEMPTATION: THE LINES

SIX AT THE BOTTOM MEANS:
It's a chance to limit inferior essence
and prevent the growth of its influence.
Ignore it and it will become pestilence.

NINE IN SECOND PLACE MEANS:
"There is a fish in the tank."  No blame.
Exposing it to the guests: One must refrain.
Restrain it in a caring and friendly frame.

NINE IN THIRD PLACE:
Tempted to fall for an evil proposition?
This can be a very dangerous situation.
Luckily there's circumstances in opposition.
This leads to frustrating indecision
but if we gain insight into the situation
we can avoid a more serious complication.

NINE IN FOURTH PLACE MEANS:
Do not become so full of self-importance
that you estrange those of less importance.
You may need them some time in the distance.

NINE IN FIFTH PLACE MEANS:
A melon is sweet but it spoils with ease.
That's why we protect it with willow leaves*.
Inferiors need the lead of a strong superior,
not imposingly, but with beauty and order
putting one's trust in transforming grace.
Inferiors respond well to this influence.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:
Salicylic acid (Aspirin), found in willows,
is used in water to preserve flower cuttings
and control cardiovascular accidents.

NINE AT THE TOP MEANS:
Even if you withdraw from an inferior
element it will still continue there.
You'll be thought to be of proud air.
Nevertheless you are not to blame here.

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