Passive Restraint
三爻卦
上卦: Wind
下卦: Heaven
宫位
Xun Palace
卦辞
Passive Restraint brings about progress and success. We see dense clouds, but no rain coming from our western borders.
象辞
The wind drives across heaven: the image of The Taming Power of the Small. Thus the superior man refines the outward aspect of his nature.
爻辞
位置 1: Return to the Way yang
Return to the way. How could there be blame in this? Good fortune.
位置 2: Drawn to Return yang
He allows himself to be drawn into returning. Good fortune.
位置 3: Repeated Withdrawal yin
The repeated withdrawal requires firmness and correctness. There will be no error.
位置 4: Self-Accusation yang
He is able to charge himself with error. There will be no blame.
位置 5: Sincere Attachment yang
If you are sincere and loyally attached, you are rich in your neighbor.
位置 6: Completion and Rest yang
The rain comes, there is rest. This is due to the lasting effect of character. Perseverance brings the woman into danger. The moon is nearly full. If the superior man persists, misfortune comes.