✦ HEXAGRAM 62
Xiǎo Guò —
Preponderance of the Small.
Thunder above, Mountain below.
JUDGMENT
Preponderance of the Small. Success. Perseverance furthers. Small things may be done; great things should not be done.
THE IMAGE
Thunder on the mountain: the image of Preponderance of the Small. Thus in his conduct the superior man gives preponderance to reverence.
INTERPRETATION
Four yin lines surround two yang — the small predominates. This is not a time for grand gestures or ambitious undertakings. Small things are favored.
Be modest. Attend to details. Do not reach too high — the bird that flies too high exhausts itself. Stay close to the ground, be careful and reverent in small matters, and do not attempt what exceeds your current capacity.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What does Hexagram 62 mean?
- It favors small, careful actions over grand ambitions. Stay modest, attend to details, and don't attempt more than your current situation supports.
- Should I postpone my big plans?
- Yes, for now. This is a time for small steps, careful attention, and modest conduct. Great things will have their time — this is not it.