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

     []   Six in the fourth place means:
          If you are sincere, blood vanishes and fear gives way.
          No blame.


     13.  T'ung J^en / Fellowship with Men

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          ----------     above     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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          ---- ----     below     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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     The Judgement

          Fellowship with Men in the open.
          Success.
          It furthers one to cross the great water.
          The perseverance of the superior man furthers.

     The Image

          Heaven together with fire:
          The image of Fellowship with Men.
          Thus the superior man organizes the clans
          And makes distinctions between things.