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Hexagram 62

Hexagram 62 - Preponderance of the Small

Small fault, slightly excessive

The wisdom of Xiao Guo Gua lies in the word "degree".It tells us that life is not always black and white, and sometimes, small adjustments are allowed in order to achieve well-intentioned goals.But this line is extremely delicate. Only by maintaining humility and vigilance can we move forward flexibly without crossing the line.

Judgement

Judgement

Xiao Guo: Henry, Li Zhen.It's a small thing, not a big deal.The sound left by flying birds should not go up, but should go down, which is good luck.

Xiao Guo: Henry, Li Zhen.It's a small thing, not a big deal.The sound left by flying birds should not go up, but should go down, which is good luck.

Situational Guidance

The wisdom of Xiao Guo Gua lies in the word "degree".It tells us that life is not always black and white, and sometimes, small adjustments are allowed in order to achieve well-intentioned goals.But this line is extremely delicate. Only by maintaining humility and vigilance can we move forward flexibly without crossing the line.

Life Application & Summary

The wisdom of Xiao Guo Gua lies in the word "degree".It tells us that life is not always black and white, and sometimes, small adjustments are allowed in order to achieve well-intentioned goals.But this line is extremely delicate. Only by maintaining humility and vigilance can we move forward flexibly without crossing the line.

Insights

Extended understanding

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Situational Guidance

The wisdom of Xiao Guo Gua lies in the word "degree".It tells us that life is not always black and white, and sometimes, small adjustments are allowed in order to achieve well-intentioned goals.But this line is extremely delicate. Only by maintaining humility and vigilance can we move forward flexibly without crossing the line.

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Judgement

Xiao Guo: Henry, Li Zhen.It's a small thing, not a big deal.The sound left by flying birds should not go up, but should go down, which is good luck.

Natural Symbolism

Small fault, slightly excessive

Six Lines

Line-by-line Interpretation

Line 1

01

Flying birds are evil.

Line 2

02

He passed his ancestors and met his descendants.If you are not as good as your lord, you will meet your ministers.No blame.

Line 3

03

If you don't guard against it, follow it or kill it, it will be fierce.

Line 4

04

No blame, no fault of encounter.If you go hard, you must quit.Do not use Yongzhen.

Line 5

05

Dense clouds but no rain, I am in the western suburbs.Gong Yi takes it and puts it in the hole.

Line 6

06

If you encounter it, if the birds fly away from it, it will be fierce, which is called disaster.

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