小畜
The Taming Power of the Small
Le Pouvoir d'Apprivoisement du Petit
Xiǎo Chù
Upper trigram
Wind
Lower trigram
Heaven
The Judgment
The Taming Power of the Small has success. Dense clouds, no rain coming from our western territory.
The Image
The wind blows across the sky: the image of The Taming Power of the Small. Thus the superior man refines the outward form of his nature.
Meaning
Gentle restraint, subtle influence. Great forces can only be contained by gentleness and patience.
The six lines
Line 1 (bottom)
Return to the path. How could this be a mistake? Good fortune.
Line 2
He allows himself to be drawn into returning. Good fortune.
Line 3
The spokes of the wheel come loose. Husband and wife glare at each other.
Line 4
If you are sincere, the blood vanishes and fear departs. No blame.
Line 5
If you are sincere and loyally attached, you are rich in your neighbor.
Line 6 (top)
The rain comes, rest sets in. This is due to the lasting effect of character. Perseverance brings danger for the wife. The moon is almost full. If the superior man persists, misfortune comes.