Dispersion
"Wind blows over water. The king approaches his temple. Success."
The Judgment
Dispersion. Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers.
Original Text
亨。王假有庙，利涉大川，利贞。
The Image
Wind blowing over water: The image of Dispersion. Thus the kings of old sacrificed to the Lord and built temples.
Original Text
风行水上，涣；先王以享于帝立庙。
The Lines
Six at the Beginning初六
"He brings help with the strength of a horse. Good fortune."
Quick action saves the situation.
Original: 用拯马壮，吉。
Nine at the Place 2九二
"At the dissolution. He hurries to that which supports him. Remorse disappears."
Find a safe harbor in the storm.
Original: 涣奔其机，悔亡。
Six at the Place 3六三
"He dissolves his self. No remorse."
Selflessness overcomes the danger.
Original: 涣其躬，无悔。
Six at the Place 4六四
"He dissolves his bond with his group. Supreme good fortune. Dispersion leads in turn to accumulation. This is something that ordinary men do not think of."
Breaking old bonds allows for a greater union.
Original: 涣其群，元吉。涣有丘，匪夷所思。
Nine at the Place 5九五
"His loud cries are as dissolving as sweat. Dissolution! A king abides without blame."
A great idea can dissolve all obstacles.
Original: 涣汗其大号，涣王居，无咎。
Nine at the Top上九
"He dissolves his blood. Departing, keeping at a distance, going out, is without blame."
Leave the danger behind completely.
Original: 涣其血，去逖出，无咎。