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

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


     53.  Chien / Development (Gradual Progress)

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          ----------     above     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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          ---- ----     below     K^en    Keeping Still, Mountain
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     The Judgement

          Development. The maiden
          Is given in marriage.
          Good fortune.
          Perseverance furthers.

     The Image

          On the mountain, a tree:
          The image of Development.
          Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,
          In order to improve the mores.