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.
Legge
Read as
The judgment
Legge
小亨，利有攸往，利見大人。
Penetration indicates modest success. See the great man and move in the direction that implies.
The six lines
line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yin
進退，利武人之貞。
Don't be hesitant or confused. Wandering around without direction won't allow you to influence anything. Make a choice and commit to it.
- Line 2Yang
巽在床下，用史巫紛若，吉无咎。
The underlying issues, biases, or weaknesses in the situation are deeply embedded and affecting it. These need to be brought to light and dealt with. Once resolved, you can achieve your goals.
- Line 3Yang
頻巽，吝。
Those who spend too much time overthinking a situation and its possibilities lose their drive and ability to effect change. This often leads to embarrassment.
- Line 4Yin
悔亡，田獲三品。
Taking decisive, energetic action will lead to successful outcomes. You can meet all your needs if you approach challenges with confidence and humility.
- Line 5Yang
貞吉悔亡，无不利。无初有終，先庚三日，後庚三日，吉。
If you want to reach your goals and alter the situation, maintain your vigilance and influence. Initial challenges may arise, but positive results will come with time. Even after making changes, regularly assess the outcomes.
- Line 6Yang
巽在床下，喪其資斧，貞凶。
By trying to explore every possible angle of the situation, you've wasted the energy needed to make an impact. Deep understanding is of little use without taking clear action, and negativity becomes unavoidable.
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