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.

The Lines

Nine at the beginning means:
Return to the way.
How could there be blame in this?
Good fortune.

Nine in the third place means:
The spokes burst out of the wagon wheel.
Man and wife roll their eyes.

Six in the fourth place means:
If you are sincere, blood vanishes and fear gives way.
No blame.

6. Sung / Conflict

 
 above Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
 
 
 below K'an The Abysmal, Water
 

The Judgement

Conflict. You are sincere
And are being obstructed.
A cautious halt halfway brings good fortune.
Going through to the end brings misfortune.
It furthers one to see the great man.
It does not further one to cross the great water.

The Image

Heaven and water go their opposite ways:
The image of Conflict.
Thus in all his transactions the superior man
Carefully considers the beginning.