小畜
Small Accumulating
HEXAGRAM 9 · XIǍO CHÙ
ABOVE☴巽Wind
BELOW☰乾Heaven
THE JUDGEMENT
Small Accumulating has success. Dense clouds, no rain from our western region.
THE IMAGE
The wind drives across heaven: the image of Small Accumulating. Thus the noble one refines the outward aspect of his nature.
THE LINES
Nine at the beginningReturn to the way: how could that be blame? Good fortune.
Nine in the second placeHe lets himself be drawn into returning. Good fortune.
Nine in the third placeThe spokes spring from the wagon. Husband and wife look askance at each other.
Six in the fourth placeIf you are sincere, blood vanishes and fear departs. No blame.
Nine in the fifth placeIf you are sincere and true to the bond, you are rich in your neighbor.
Nine at the topRain falls and rest comes: the weight of character has told. The woman in perseverance is in danger. The moon is nearly full; if the noble one goes on, misfortune comes.
KEYWORDS
restraintpatiencesmall gainspreparationgentleness