The I Ching Speaks!

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

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ----------     below     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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     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 top means:
          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 man persists,
          Misfortune comes.


     5.   Hsu / Waiting (Nourishment)

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

          Waiting. If you are sincere,
          You have light and success.
          Perseverance brings good fortune.
          It furthers one to cross the great water.

     The Image

          Clouds rise up to heaven:
          The image of Waiting.
          Thus the superior man eats and drinks,
          Is joyous and of good cheer.