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  Hexagram 9: The Taming Power of the Small I. The Oracle A. Core Ideas Hexagram 9 emphasizes the importance of the Superior man refining the outward aspects of his nature. It also reflects the concept of leaving the Way of Tao and returning to it with loyal credence. The essence of this hexagram is consistency—staying true to what you know deep within as the path of right action. Returning to the Way is good, but striving for consistency is even better. Straying and Returning: You may stray from the Way, but if you do, always find your way back. This return is rooted in loyalty and understanding of the Tao. Success arises from being a strategic decision-maker. When faced with choices, trust your perception. For example, if clouds gather in the west, ask yourself, “Will there be rain?” Avoid capriciousness by grounding yourself in clarity. B. The Image Wind above, Heaven below: This combination portrays the image of "The Taming Power of the Small." Clouds foretell an impendin...

From< youtube.com > ------------------------------------------------   "The Future: 2020" By James Byrd Your interpretation of Hexagram 9, The Taming Power of the Small , reflects a deep understanding of the I Ching's nuanced wisdom. Here's an organized breakdown of your insights: I. The Oracle A. Hexagram Nine's Essence Refinement and Consistency The focus is on refining the outward aspect of one's character, cultivating integrity. The recurring theme of returning to Tao suggests the cyclical journey of straying and returning, with loyalty and understanding as guiding principles. Consistency is paramount: being steadfast in values and actions aligns with the natural order. Strategic Decision-Making Success requires perceptiveness and forethought. Observing signs, like clouds forming in the west, calls for trusting intuition and avoiding erratic choices. B. The Image Symbolism of Wind and Heaven Wind above Heaven embodies restraint a...

From < 9.mycal8 -- With Few, Against Many - YouTube > I. The oracle   A. Hexagram nine has more to do with the Superior man refining the outward aspect of his nature. Another variation is the idea of leaving the way of  Tao and returning to it with loyal credence , in short, stay with what you know deep down in your being as right action: returning is good but try at best to be, and here comes my favorite word, "Consistent." "Be Consistent."    1. You may stray from The Way , if you stop along the way, you should always find your way back, and this is all due to loyalty and understanding of The Way.    2. Know that Success comes with being a strategic decision-maker, know which way to go? We see clouds coming from the west, will there be rain? Don't be capricious, trust your perception. B. The Image   1. Wind above, Heaven below       a) The image of The Taming Power of the Small   ...