21. Shih Ho / Biting Through
above Li The Clinging, Flame
below Chên The Arousing, Thunder
The Judgement
Biting Through has success.
It is favorable to let justice be administered.
The Image
Thunder and lightning:
The image of Biting Through.
Thus the kings of former times made firm the laws
Through clearly defined penalties.
The Lines
Change at the beginning means:
His feet are fastened in the stocks,
So that his toes disappear.
No blame.
Change in the second place means:
Bites through tender meat,
So that his nose disappears.
No blame.
Change in the third place means:
Bites on old dried meat
And strikes on something poisonous.
Slight humiliation. No blame.
Change in the fourth place means:
Bites on dried gristly meat.
Receives metal arrows.
It furthers one to be mindful of difficulties
And to be persevering.
Good fortune.
Change in the fifth place means:
Bites on dried lean meat.
Receives yellow gold.
Perseveringly aware of danger.
No blame.
Change at the top means:
His neck is fastened in the wooden cangue,
So that his ears disappear.
Misfortune.
