Ta Ch'u / The Taming Power of the Great

above:K^ en Keeping Still, Mountain
below:Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven

Nine at the beginning means:
Danger is at hand. It furthers one to desist.

A man wishes to make vigorous advance, but circumstances present an obstacle. He sees himself held back firmly. If he should attempt to force an advance, it would lead him into misfortune. Therefore it is better for him to compose himself and to wait until an outlet is offered for release of his stored-up energies.