Hexagram 57 · 巽 · Xùn
The Gentle
- Element:
- Wind over Wind
- Key themes:
- flexibility, adaptability, penetration, subtle influence, patience
Image
Wind, symbolizing gentle but persistent influence and adaptability.
Overall message
Hexagram 57 symbolizes gentle but persistent influence. It encourages flexibility, adaptability, and subtlety in achieving goals. Success comes from patience and avoiding forceful actions.
Use subtle and persistent influence to achieve your goals. Be flexible and adaptable, and avoid forceful actions.
The six lines
Line 6 · Completion of Influence
The gentle influence has achieved its goal.
Reflect on the success and prepare for the next phase.
Line 5 · Leading with Gentleness
You are in a position to lead with gentle but effective influence.
Use your influence wisely and with humility.
Line 4 · Deepening Influence
The influence deepens and begins to create lasting change.
Focus on creating a strong foundation for the influence.
Line 3 · Overcoming Resistance
Resistance arises, but it can be overcome with patience.
Stay flexible and adapt to the situation.
Line 2 · Gaining Momentum
The influence gains momentum, but it remains gentle.
Continue to act with subtlety and persistence.
Line 1 · Beginning of Influence
The gentle influence begins to take effect, but it is subtle.
Be patient and allow the influence to grow gradually.