Oppression (Exhaustion)

Overall meaning

Judgment text (Thoán từ)

Line texts (6 lines)

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   First Six: Sits oppressed under a bare tree — strays into a gloomy valley for three years — sees nothing. Bound in long oppression — cannot escape.
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   Second Nine: Oppressed at meat and drink — the man with the scarlet knee bands is just coming — it furthers one to offer sacrifice — to undertake something brings misfortune, but no blame. In oppression a small blessing comes — hold steady, do not adventure.
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   Third Six: A man permits himself to be oppressed by stone — leans on thorns and thistles — enters his house, does not see his wife — misfortune. Surrounded on all sides — even family cannot help.
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   Fourth Nine: He comes very quietly — oppressed in a golden carriage — humiliation, but the end is reached. Coming late to help — humiliated yet able to finish.
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   Fifth Nine: His nose and feet are cut off — oppressed by the man with the scarlet knee bands — joy comes softly — it furthers one to make offerings and libations. Punished but gradually escapes — sincere ritual helps.
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   Top Six: Oppressed by creeping vines — moves uncertainly and says, 'Movement brings remorse — if I repent of this, then good fortune will come.' Realizing the oppression — change brings good fortune.

Applications by topic

Marriage

The relationship in its hardest phase. Hold love firm and don't give up. The trial of true love.

Career

Hardest career stage. Hold character and don't compromise with wrong. Time will change.

Wealth

Finances in serious state. Cut every non-essential. Seek emergency support from the trustworthy.

Health

Health at dangerous level. Active urgent treatment. Don't be complacent — seek medical help now.

Lawsuit

Position very bad. Seek the best possible settlement. Don't continue confrontation when at extreme weakness.