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The Taming Power of the Small
Hexagram 9 of 64 · Xiǎo Chù
Small accumulation, not yet release
The classic text
In EnglishSmall accumulation, not yet release. The strength gathered so far is not yet enough for a great undertaking
Original text · Judgement (卦辭)亨。密雲不雨，自我西郊
Original text · Image (象辭)風行天上，小畜；君子以懿文德
TrigramsUpper Wind ☴ · Lower Heaven ☰
Original text · Judgement (卦辭)亨。密雲不雨，自我西郊
Original text · Image (象辭)風行天上，小畜；君子以懿文德
TrigramsUpper Wind ☴ · Lower Heaven ☰
What to do
Carry out
1. Accumulate in small ways 2. Refine the surface 3. Wait for the rain
Be careful
The strength gathered so far is not yet enough for a great undertaking