Hexagram 9
小畜 Xiǎo Chù
The Taming Power of the Small
巽
Xun — Gentle
Wind/Wood · Eldest Daughter
乾
Qian — Creative
Heaven · Father
The Taming Power of the Small has success. Dense clouds, no rain from our western region.
The wind drives across heaven: the image of the Taming Power of the Small. Thus the superior person refines the outward aspect of their nature.
Return to the way. How could there be blame in this? Good fortune.
Allows oneself to be drawn into returning. Good fortune.
The spokes burst out of the wagon wheels. Husband and wife roll their eyes.
If you are sincere, blood vanishes and fear gives way. No blame.
If you are sincere and loyally attached, you are rich in your neighbor.
The rain comes, there is rest. This is due to the lasting effect of character. Perseverance brings the woman into danger. The moon is nearly full. If the superior person persists, misfortune comes.