#63
After Completion
既濟
— Jì Jì
Upper trigram: Water (Kǎn) · Lower trigram: Fire (Lí)
Overall meaning
Hexagram After Completion symbolizes completion and accomplishment achieved. Upper trigram is Water, lower is Fire — water and fire interact harmoniously, water above fire boiling. After Completion means having crossed the river — all is finished. Yet this is also the moment of greatest relaxation — after success, continue vigilance.
Judgment text (Thoán từ)
After Completion: success in small matters — perseverance furthers — at the beginning good fortune — at the end disorder. Success but must be maintained.
Line texts (6 lines)
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First Nine: He brakes his wheels — he gets his tail wet — no blame. Begin cautiously, encounter small difficulty — no fault.
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Second Six: The woman loses the curtain of her carriage — do not run after it — on the seventh day you will get it. Lose something temporarily — patience, will retrieve.
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Third Nine: The Illustrious Ancestor disciplines the Devil's Country — after three years he conquers it — inferior people must not be employed. Great success takes time and patience — don't put petty in important place.
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Fourth Six: The finest clothes turn to rags — be careful all day long. In an important position must be ceaselessly vigilant.
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Fifth Nine: The neighbor in the east who slaughters an ox does not attain as much real happiness as the neighbor in the west with his small offering. Simple but sincere offerings beat lavish ritual form.
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Top Six: He gets his head in the water — danger. Letting go after success — falls into danger.
Applications by topic
- Marriage
- Relationship in stable state. Don't relax care — success doesn't mean done. Continue cultivating.
- Career
- Goal reached but no complacency. Maintain and improve gains. Watch for new risks after success.
- Wealth
- Wealth accumulated — now protect it. Manage assets carefully. Don't relax discipline after success.
- Health
- Health is good — keep it up. Don't drop healthy habits after recovering. Periodic checks to keep gains.
- Lawsuit
- Near victory — don't get careless. Keep pressure. Don't celebrate before the final ruling.
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