Lei Shan Xiao Guo (Thunder over Mountain)
Upper: Zhen / Lower: Gen
Wood
Small Excess
Success, beneficial and correct; suitable for small matters, not for great matters. The flying bird leaves its sound; it is not fitting to ascend but fitting to descend; great good fortune.
There is thunder above the mountain: Xiao Guo; the noble person thus exceeds in conduct with respect, exceeds in mourning with grief, and exceeds in expenditure with frugality. — There is thunder above the mountain, symbolizing small excess; the noble person thus exceeds in conduct with respectfulness, exceeds in mourning with sorrow, and exceeds in expenditure with frugality.
The Xiao Guo hexagram symbolizes small excess; it is fitting to descend, not to ascend. In career matters, small matters can be done, but it is not advisable to rashly undertake great matters; in relationships, expression should be moderate; in decision-making, it is better to be overly cautious and humble than to aim too high; taking a step back brings great good fortune.
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