9. THE TAMING POWER OF THE SMALL
Hsiao Ch'u
The Judgement
THE TAMING POWER OF THE SMALL has success. Dense clouds, no rain from our western region.
The Image
The wind drives over the heaven: The image of THE TAMING POWER OF THE SMALL. Thus the superior man refines the outward aspect of his nature.
The Lines
Nine at the top: The rain comes, there is rest. The đức is honored. Perseverance is dangerous for the woman. The moon is nearly full. If the superior man persists, misfortune comes.
The Image says: 'The rain comes, there is rest.' The đức has accumulated. 'If the superior man persists, misfortune comes,' because there is doubt.
Nine in the fifth place: If you are sincere and loyally attached, you are rich in your neighbor.
The Image says: 'If you are sincere and loyally attached,' you do not remain rich alone.
Six in the fourth place: If you are sincere, blood vanishes and fear gives way. No blame.
The Image says: 'If you are sincere, fear gives way,' because the will is in harmony with the superior.
Nine in the third place: The spokes of the wagon wheel fall out. Man and wife look at each other askance.
The Image says: 'Man and wife look at each other askance,' because he cannot keep his household in order.
Nine in the second place: He is led to return. Good fortune.
The Image says: 'He is led to return,' because he is in the middle and does not lose himself.
Nine at the beginning: Return to the way. How could there be blame in this? Good fortune.
The Image says: 'Return to the way.' The meaning is good fortune.