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《小畜 - Xiao Xu》

English translation: James Legge [?]
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1 小畜:
小畜,柔得位,而上下應之,曰小畜。健而巽,剛中而志行,乃亨。密雲不雨,尚往也。自我西郊,施未行也。
Tuan Zhuan:
In Xiao Xu the weak line occupies its (proper) position, and (the lines) above and below respond to it. Hence comes the name of Xiao Xu (Small Restraint). (It presents the symbols of) strength and flexibility. Strong lines are in the central places, and the will (of their subjects) will have free course. Thus it indicates that there will be progress and success. 'Dense clouds but no rain' indicate the movement (of the strong lines) still going forward. The 'Commencing at our western border' indicates that the (beneficial) influence has not yet been widely displayed.

URN: ctp:book-of-changes/xiao-xu1