䷽
Hexagram #62
䷽ 小过 · Preponderance of the Small
Xiǎo Guò
Contents
卦象组成 · Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram (上卦)
☳
震
Thunder / The Arousing
Lower Trigram (下卦)
☶
艮
Mountain / Keeping Still
卦辞 · Judgement
亨，利贞，可小事，不可大事。飞鸟遗之音，不宜上宜下，大吉。
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.
《周易》— Zhouyi / Book of Changes
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Classical Text
- Registry ID:
- zhouyi-ctext
- Scope:
- Hexagram judgments and line statements are labeled as classical Zhouyi text.
- Reference:
- https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/zh
象辞 · Image
山上有雷，小过；君子以行过乎恭，丧过乎哀，用过乎俭。
Thunder on the mountain: The image of Preponderance of the Small. Thus in his conduct the superior man gives preponderance to reverence. In bereavement he gives preponderance to grief. In his expenditures he gives preponderance to thrift.
现代释义 · Modern Interpretation
上卦震（雷），下卦艮（山）。此卦强调动与止的配合，提示在变化中找到稳固的立场。古辞曰「亨，利贞，可小事，不可大事。飞鸟遗之音，不宜上宜下，大吉。」，可理解为在生长与推进时仍需保持方向感。
Dao Oracle 解读边界— Dao Oracle Interpretation Policy
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Dao Oracle Interpretation
- Registry ID:
- dao-oracle-interpretation-policy
- Scope:
- Modern guidance is Dao Oracle reflective interpretation, not a direct classical quotation or professional advice.
应用场景 · Application Scenarios
事业与决策
适合评估当前策略是否兼顾动与止，在推进与稳固之间取得平衡。
关系与合作
提醒在合作中保持止的基础，并用动的方式推进共识。
身心与节奏
适用于调整节奏与情绪管理：生长与推进时，记得保持方向感。
爻辞 · Line Texts
初六
(Initial Six)飞鸟以凶。
The bird meets with misfortune through flying.
小象: 飞鸟以凶，不可如何也。
六二
(Six in Second)过其祖，遇其妣；不及其君，遇其臣，无咎。
She passes by her ancestor and meets her ancestress. He does not reach his prince and meets the official. No blame.
小象: 不及其君，臣不可过也。
九三
(Nine in Third)弗过防之，从或戕之，凶。
If one is not extremely careful, somebody may come up from behind and strike him. Misfortune.
小象: 从或戕之，凶如何也。
九四
(Nine in Fourth)无咎，弗过遇之。往厉必戒，勿用永贞。
No blame. He meets him without passing by. Going brings danger. One must be on guard. Do not act. Be constantly persevering.
小象: 弗过遇之，位不当也。
六五
(Six in Fifth)密云不雨，自我西郊，公弋取彼在穴。
Dense clouds, no rain from our western territory. The prince shoots and hits him who is in the cave.
小象: 密云不雨，已上也。
上六
(Six at Top)弗遇过之，飞鸟离之，凶，是谓灾眚。
He passes him by, not meeting him. The flying bird leaves him. Misfortune. This means bad luck and injury.
小象: 弗遇过之，已亢也。
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Start a Reading实用指导 · Practical Guidance
小过卦象征在小事上适度超越，雷在山上——声在高处但力量有限。卦辞"可小事不可大事。飞鸟遗之音，不宜上宜下，大吉"给出明确指南：只适合小事不适合大事，像飞鸟应向下而非向上。象辞"君子以行过乎恭，丧过乎哀，用过乎俭"教导三方面可适度过分——比需要更恭敬、更哀伤、更节俭。核心：小节多做一点是好的，大方向绝不越界。
Small Exceeding represents going slightly beyond in minor matters. The judgment: "small things may be done; great things should not. The flying bird — better to remain below." The Image teaches three areas for slight excess: more reverent, more grieving, more thrifty than necessary. Core: going beyond in small details is good, but never overstep in major directions.
场景解读 · Scenario Interpretations
感情姻缘
Love & Relationships感情方面建议小事上多付出——多一句关心多一份体贴。但大事不要越界——不切实际的承诺或过度干涉对方人生决定。"不宜上宜下"姿态放低赢好感。
In love, go beyond in small things — extra care, more thoughtfulness. But don't overstep in major matters. "Better to remain below" — lowering stance wins affection.
事业发展
Career事业方面注重细节——多检查一遍、多准备一点。但"不可大事"此时不适合重大决策大幅扩张或冒大风险。把小事做到极致。
Career-wise, focus on details — check once more, prepare extra. But "great things should not be done" — not the time for major decisions or big risks.
财运
Wealth钱财议题中，小过卦可作为小处多做、节俭和不做大动作的象义参考。它适合用来整理资源、节奏和风险感，不构成投资建议，也不判断收益。
For money questions, Small Exceeding can be read as a symbol of extra care in small things, thrift, and avoiding major moves. Use it to reflect on resources, timing, and risk awareness; it is not financial advice or an outcome forecast.
健康
Health健康相关问题中，小过卦可作为细节改善和避免极端做法的反思线索。它适合用来观察作息、压力和自我照护，不构成医疗建议，也不判断病程。
For health-related reflection, Small Exceeding can be read as a symbol of detail-level improvement and avoiding extremes. Use it to notice routines, stress, and self-care; it is not medical advice or diagnosis.
常见问题 · FAQ
小过卦代表什么？
What does Small Exceeding represent?
小过卦代表在小事上适度超越常规。核心智慧：谦逊节俭恭敬方面可以"过"一点；但大方向大决策上不可逾越。
Small Exceeding represents moderately going beyond the norm in small matters. Core: humility, frugality, reverence can be slightly exceeded; major directions must not be overstepped.
小过卦和大过卦有什么区别？
How do Small and Great Exceeding differ?
小过（62）是小事上的适度超越——安全有益。大过（28）是大事上的非常超越——压力巨大需非常手段。小过可常做，大过仅在极端情况。
Small Exceeding (#62) is moderate surpassing in small matters — safe, beneficial. Great Exceeding (#28) is extraordinary surpassing — tremendous pressure. Small Exceeding is routine; Great Exceeding is extreme.
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