The Hexagrams
9 Hsiao Ch'u The Taming Power of the Small
The Judgment
The Taming Power of the Small
Has success.
Dense clouds, no rain from our western region.
The Image
The wind drives across heaven:
The image of The Taming Power of the Small.
Thus the superior man
Refines the outward aspect of his nature.
Nine at the beginning means:
Return to the way.
How could there be blame in this?
Good fortune.
Nine in second place means:
He allows himself to be drawn into returning.
Good fortune.
Nine in third place means:
The spokes burst out of the wagon wheels.
Man and wife roll their eyes.
Six in fourth place means:
If you are sincere, blood vanishes and fear gives way.
No blame.
Nine in fifth place means:
* If you are sincere and loyally attached,
You are rich in your neighbor.
Nine at the top means:
The rain comes, there is rest.
This is due to the lasting effect of character.
Perseverance brings the woman into danger.
The moon is nearly full.
If the superior man persists,
Misfortune comes.
Last modified: September 19, 1994
Rick Le Mon, web@littlestcat.com