Eastern Divination

Hexagram #9

小畜 xiǎo chù

The Taming Power of the Small

Upper ☰

Xun (Wind)

wood · Gentle

Lower ☷

Qian (Heaven)

metal · Creative

📜The Judgment

The small taming power has success. Dense clouds, no rain from our western territory. Gentle influence restrains for now.

🏔The Image

The wind drives across heaven. The superior person refines outward expression of their nature.

The Lines
Yang

First (Bottom)

Return to the way. How could there be blame? Good fortune.

Yang

Second

One lets oneself be drawn into returning. Good fortune.

Yang

Third

The spokes burst out of the wagon wheels. Husband and wife roll their eyes. Discord in close relationships.

Yin

Fourth

With sincerity, blood vanishes and fear gives way. No blame.

Yang

Fifth

Linked in sincerity and loyalty. Wealth shared with neighbors.

Yang

Sixth (Top)

The rain comes. Rest is achieved. Persevere in your virtue. The moon is nearly full. Persistence of the superior person brings danger.