31/ 咸 / ䷞ / Influence (Wooing)
the judgement
Influence. Success.
Perseverance furthers.
To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune.
the image
A lake on the mountain:
The image of influence.
Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him.
By his readiness to receive them.
the lines
Six at the beginning means:
The influence shows itself in the big toe.
Six in the second place means:
The influence shows itself in the calves of the legs.
Misfortune.
Tarrying brings good fortune.
Nine in the third place means:
The influence shows itself in the thighs.
Holds to that which follows it.
To continue is humiliating.
Nine in the fourth place means:
Perseverance brings good fortune.
Remorse disappears.
If a man is agitated in mind,
And his thoughts go hither and thither,
Only those friends
On whom he fixes his conscious thoughts
Will follow.
Nine in the fifth place means:
The influence shows itself in the back of the neck.
No remorse.
Six at the top means:
The influence shows itself in the jaws, cheeks, and tongue.
31/ 咸 / ䷞ / The Hsien Hexagram
Explanation of the entire figure by king Wăn
Hsien indicates that, (on the fulfilment of the conditions implied in it),
there will be free course and success. Its advantageousness will depend on
the being firm and correct, (as) in marrying a young lady. There will be
good fortune.
Explanation of the separate lines by the duke of Kâu
The first SIX, divided,
shows one moving his great toes.
The second SIX, divided,
shows one moving the calves of his leg. There will be evil. If he abide
(quiet in his place), there will be good fortune.
The third NINE, undivided,
shows one moving his thighs, and keeping close hold of those whom he follows.
Going forward (in this way) will cause regret.
The fourth NINE, undivided,
shows that firm correctness whi.ch will lead to good fortune, and prevent all
occasion for repentance. If its subject be unsettled in his movements, (only)
his friends will follow his purpose.
The fifth NINE, undivided,
shows one moving the flesh along the spine above the heart. There will be no
occasion for repentance.
The sixth SIX, divided,
shows one moving his jaws and tongue.
31/ 咸 / ䷞ / Mutual Influence/ Xian
decision
Mutual Influence.
Prosperous and smooth.
Favorable to be steadfast and upright.
Take a maiden as a wife.
Good fortune.
commentary on the symbol
Lake on Mountain.
An image of Mutual Influence.
In correspondence with this,
The superior person opens his heart and mind
To accept people without prejudice.
yao text (the lines)
Initial Six
Mutual influence on one's big toes.
Second Six
Mutual influence on one's calves.
Misfortune.
Tarrying: good fortune.
Third Nine
Mutual influence on one's thighs.
Insist on his following.
Going forward: humiliation.
Fourth Nine
Being steadfast and upright: good fortune.
Regret vanishes.
Hesitating, hesitating.
Coming or going?
Friends follow your thought.
Fifth Nine
Mutual influence on one's upper back.
No regret.
Top Six
Mutual influence.
On one's jaw, cheek, and tongue.