Hexagram 62
小過 Xiǎo Guò
Preponderance of the Small
震
Zhen — Arousing
Thunder · Eldest Son
艮
Gen — Keeping Still
Mountain · Youngest Son
Preponderance of the Small. Success. Perseverance furthers. Small things may be done; great things should not be done. The flying bird brings the message: it is not well to strive upward, it is well to remain below. Great good fortune.
Thunder on the mountain: the image of Preponderance of the Small. Thus in conduct the superior person gives preponderance to reverence. In bereavement they give preponderance to grief. In expenditures they give preponderance to thrift.
The bird meets with misfortune through flying.
She passes by her ancestor and meets her ancestress. They do not reach their prince and meet the official. No blame.
If one is not extraordinarily careful, somebody may come from behind and strike them. Misfortune.
No blame. They meet without passing. Going brings danger. One must be on guard. Do not act. Be constantly persevering.
Dense clouds, no rain from our western territory. The prince shoots and hits the one who is in the cave.
They pass without meeting. The flying bird leaves. Misfortune. This means bad luck and injury.