Hsiao Khû indicates that (under its conditions) there will be progress and success. (We see) dense clouds, but no rain falling from our western border. The subject of the hexagram is the superior man. The exercise of firm correctness (in his case) will lead to good fortune.
The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject returning to the proper course.
The second NINE, undivided, shows (the subject) on the move, and, from the kindliness of his nature, prepared to enter into close relation (with the subject of the third line).
The third NINE, undivided, suggests the idea of a carriage, the spokes removed from the wheels, or a husband and wife looking askance at each other. The course here is correct, but perilous.
The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject, who has his sincerity (and wishes) daily made more clear. There will be no error.
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows (the subject) possessed of sincerity, and richly enjoying the happiness (of his position). The sixth NINE, undivided, shows the rain discharged; - the (effect of the mutual action of the energies being all) rested in the course of the movement. Due regard being paid to the earlier (condition of the hexagram), the subject will realize the good fortune belonging to the superior man.