62. Hsiao Kuo / Preponderance of the Small

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PREPONDERANCE OF THE SMALL. Success. Perseverance furthers. Small things may be done; great things should not be done. The flying bird brings the message: It is not well to strive upward, It is well to remain below. Great good fortune.
Line 6: He passes him by, not meeting him. The flying bird leaves him. Misfortune. This means bad luck and injury.
Line 5: Dense clouds, No rain from our western territory. The prince shoots and hits him who is in the cave.
Line 4: No blame. He meets him without passing by. Going brings danger. One must be on guard. Do not act. Be constantly persevering.
Line 3: If one is not extremely careful, Somebody may come up from behind and strike him. Misfortune.
Line 2: She passes by her ancestor And meets her ancestress. He does not reach his prince And meets the official. No blame.
Line 1: The bird meets with misfortune through flying.