Sun
Sun - DecreaseLinesGen · Dui|Hexagram 41
Judgment
Decrease. Supreme success.
Image
A mountain above a lake: the image of Decrease. The superior man controls his anger and restrains his desires.
Lines
Go quickly after matter - reduce.
When a task is completed, go forward quickly. No misfortune. But consider the extent of the decrease—timely and moderate.
Persevere favorable. Act - misfortune.
Perseverance brings good fortune. To undertake something brings misfortune. Not decreasing but rather increasing—not decreasing is itself an increase.
Three walk - lose one. One walks - gain friend.
When three people travel together, one is lost; when one travels alone, a friend is found—seek common ground while reserving differences.
Reduce illness - quickly rejoice.
Decrease one's affliction; soon there is joyful news. No misfortune—removing the bad is good.
Given treasure turtle - cannot refuse.
Someone gives you a tortoise shell worth ten pairs of cowries. Do not refuse. Great good fortune—gain through loss.
No reduction - increase. Fortune.
Neither decrease nor increase, but rather gain. No misfortune. Perseverance brings good fortune. Going forward brings benefit. One gains a selfless minister.
Interpretation
Decrease. Supreme success.