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 in the second place means:
He allows himself to be drawn into returning.
Good fortune.

37. Chia Jên / The Family [The Clan]

 
 above Sun The Gentle, Wind
 
 
 below Li The Clinging, Flame
 

The Judgement

The Family. The perseverance of the woman furthers.

The Image

Wind comes forth from fire:
The image of The Family.
Thus the superior man has substance in his words
And duration in his way of life.