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Hexagram 54
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The Marrying Maiden
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Expression
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Guī Mèi indicates that (under the conditions which it denotes) action will be evil, and in no wise advantageous.
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Judgement
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The Marrying Maiden. Undertakings bring misfortune. Nothing that would further.
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Image
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Thunder over the lake. Image of the Marrying Maiden. Thus the superior man Understands the transitory In the light of the eternity of the end.
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66
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Expression:
The woman holds the basket, but there are no fruits in it. The man stabs the sheep, but no blood flows. Nothing that acts to further.
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Image:
'(What is said in) the sixth SIX, (divided),about there being nothing in the basket' shows that the subject of it is carrying an empty basket.
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65
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Expression:
The sovereign I gave his daughter in marriage. The embroidered garments of the princess were not as gorgeous as those of the servingmaid. The moon that is nearly full brings good fortune.
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Image:
'The sleeves of the younger sister of (king) Tî-yî, when she was married away, were not equal to those of her (half-)sister, who accompanied her:'--such was her noble character, indicated by the central position of the line.
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94
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Expression:
The marrying maiden draws out the allotted time. A late marriage comes in due course.
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Image:
(The purpose in) 'protracting the time' is that, after waiting, the thing may be done (all the better).
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63
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Expression:
The marrying maiden as a slave. She marries as a concubine.
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Image:
'The younger sister who was to be married off is in a mean position:'--this is shown by the improprieties (indicated in the line).
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92
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Expression:
A one-eyed man who is able to see. The perseverance of a solitary man furthers.
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Image:
'There will be advantage in maintaining the firm correctness of a solitary widow:'--(the subject of the line) has not changed from the constancy (proper to a wife).
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19
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Expression:
The marrying maiden as a concubine. A lame man who is able to tread. Undertakings bring good fortune.
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Image:
'The younger sister is married off in a position ancillary to that of the real wife:'--it is the constant practice (for such a case). 'Lame on one leg, she is able to tramp along:'--she can render helpful service.
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