53. Chien / Development (Gradual Progress)

 
 above Sun The Gentle, Wind
 
 
 below Kên Keeping Still, Mountain
 

The Judgement

Development. The maiden
Is given in marriage.
Good fortune.
Perseverance furthers.

The Image

On the mountain, a tree:
The image of Development.
Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,
In order to improve the mores.

The Lines

Six at the beginning means:
The wild goose gradually draws near the shore.
The young son is in danger.
There is talk. No blame.

Six in the second place means:
The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff.
Eating and drinking in peace and concord.
Good fortune.

9. Hsiao Ch'u / The Taming Power of the Small

 
 above Sun The Gentle, Wind
 
 
 below Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
 

The Judgement

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.