初
初六。進退、利武人之貞。
Advancing and retreating—beneficial for a warrior’s correctness. Disciplined flexibility.
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Hexagram 57
The Gentle (Wind) (巽為風)
Son-i-fū / Xùn
Double wind—soft yet pervasive. Influence through gentle penetration and adaptability.
Judgment
巽。小亨、利有攸往、利見大人。
Wind. Small success; favorable to go somewhere; good to see a great person.
Subtle influence works; stay flexible while moving toward goals.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。巽在牀下、用史巫紛若、吉、无咎。
Wind under the bed; using scribes and shaman in disorder—good fortune, no blame. Hidden influence still works.
三
九三。頻巽、吝。
Too much yielding—shame. Overflexibility is disliked.
四
六四。悔亡、田獲三品。
Regret gone; hunt gains three kinds of game. Proper influence brings rewards.
五
九五。貞吉、悔亡、无不利。无初有終、先庚三日、後庚三日、吉。
Upright fortune, regret gone; nothing unfavorable. Not good at first, good at end. Plan three days before and after; auspicious. Timing matters.
上
上九。巽在牀下、喪其資斧、貞凶。
Wind under the bed—lose tools and assets; correct yet misfortune. Hiddenness now harms.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Gentle, accommodating approach deepens ties.
Work & Career
Adapt to superiors and environment; soft influence succeeds.
Health
Calmly regulate mind and body; avoid harsh measures.
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