Lucas Bernhardt – Four hexagrams from the I Ching tr

Lucas Bernhardt

Four hexagrams from the I Ching translated into cheerleading cheers.
The Xs denote hand claps.

#8 Pi/Holding Together (Union)

Water fills the empty plain. U-N X I-O-N Those uncertain slowly join. U-N X I-O-N Together we’ll have good fortune. U-N X I-O-N If you’ve got spirit, constancy, perseverance, sublimity, you won’t suffer any blame. U-N X I-O-N Come too late, find misfortune. U-N X I-O-N On earth the waters flow together. U-N X I-O-N Thus the kings in days of old their different states and fiefs bestowed. U-N X I-O-N Ask the oracle again. U-N X I-O-N! #12 P’i/Standstill Heaven X X above X X is moving far away. The earth X X below X X is sinking, don’t you know. Standstill X X decline X X autumn is setting in. Heaven X X and earth X X are out of communion. Below X X above X X all things are benumbed. The weak X X within X X from their principles have turned. The strong X X within X X fall back on their inner worth. They hide X X their worth and withdraw from the world: standstill! #23 Po/Splitting Apart The weak will undermine the strong Split-ting apart X The roof will shatter and collapse Split-ting apart X It will not further you to travel Split-ting apart X Inferior men crowd out the strong Split-ting apart X The quiet mountain stands its ground Split-ting apart X Be broad and great not tall and steep Split-ting apart X And found your rule upon the people Split-ting apart X #54 Kuei Mei/The Marrying Maiden The marrying maiden says affection is all-inclusive X X X X X X X Thunder up above the lake that follows it in shimmering waves X X X X X X X Understand the transitory in the light of eternity X X X X X X X Spontaneous affection is the essence of relatedness X X X X X X X When you join a new family you must behave reservedly X X X X X X X Supplanting matrons brings disorder undertakings bring misfortune X X X X X X X Eldest son and youngest daughter shimmering waves upon the water X X X X X X X Heaven and earth joined in union is all of nature’s origin X X X X X X X

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