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Hexagram 9
Small Taming
小畜 · Xiǎo Chù
Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram
Wind
Lower Trigram
Heaven
The Judgment (彖)
Small Taming has success. Dense clouds, no rain from our western region.
The Image (象)
Wind blowing across heaven. The superior person refines their outward expression and virtue.
Meaning
Gentle restraint. The conditions are building but haven't culminated yet. Small preparations and refinements lead toward a larger breakthrough.
Advice
You can't force the big breakthrough yet. Focus on small improvements, refine your approach, and build quietly. The rain will come when conditions are ready.
Keywords
PreparationGentle influenceRefinementBuilding momentumPatience