I Ching hexagram
57. Gentle Penetration
巽Xùn
Wind over Wind
Also called The Gentle, The Penetrating, Wind, The Symbol of Bending to Enter, Willing Submission, Gentle Penetration, Ground, Calculations, Complaisance, Penetrating Influence, The Penetration of the Wind, Humility, Devoted Service, Submission
Hexagram 57, Gentle Penetration (巽 Xùn) is formed by Wind over Wind. It is also known as The Gentle, The Penetrating, Wind, The Symbol of Bending to Enter, Willing Submission, Ground, Calculations, Complaisance. The judgment is James Legge. The six lines are R.L. Wing — the same texts used in a reading on this site.
The judgment
James Legge
Penetration indicates modest success. See the great man and move in the direction that implies.
The six lines
R.L. Wing · line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yin
Do not be indecisive and perplexed. If you drift about with an undisciplined attitude, nothing can be influenced. Make a decision and stick to it.
- Line 2Yang
Hidden motives, weaknesses, or prejudices are buried deeply within the situation and influence it. These must be ferreted out into the light of day and dispensed with. Once this is done, your aims can be accomplished.
- Line 3Yang
People who indulge too much in the deliberation of an issue, its possible outcomes and other such fantasies lose their initiative and their ability to influence. This brings humiliation.
- Line 4Yin
Energetic action will yield successful results. You will be able to satisfy all your needs if you modestly yet confidently confront your adversaries.
- Line 5Yang
If you wish to accomplish your aims and change the situation, you must continue your vigilance and influence. Although the beginning has problems, the end will bring good fortune. Yet even after the change is made, you should periodically evaluate the results.
- Line 6Yang
By attempting to penetrate all the myriad possibilities of the situation, you have dissipated the energy to influence. Great understanding means little without decisive action. Negativity can no longer be prevented.
Use this hexagram in a reading
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