The 64 hexagrams

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No. 1QiánThe CreativeNo. 2KūnThe ReceptiveNo. 3ZhūnDifficulty at the BeginningNo. 4MéngYouthful FollyNo. 5WaitingNo. 6SòngConflictNo. 7ShīThe ArmyNo. 8Holding TogetherNo. 9小畜Xiǎo ChùSmall TamingNo. 10TreadingNo. 11TàiPeaceNo. 12StandstillNo. 13同人Tóng RénFellowshipNo. 14大有Dà YǒuGreat PossessionNo. 15QiānModestyNo. 16EnthusiasmNo. 17SuíFollowingNo. 18Work on the DecayedNo. 19LínApproachNo. 20GuānContemplationNo. 21噬嗑Shì KēBiting ThroughNo. 22GraceNo. 23Splitting ApartNo. 24ReturnNo. 25无妄Wú WàngInnocenceNo. 26大畜Dà ChùGreat TamingNo. 27NourishmentNo. 28大过Dà GuòGreat PreponderanceNo. 29KǎnThe AbysmalNo. 30The ClingingNo. 31XiánInfluenceNo. 32HéngDurationNo. 33DùnRetreatNo. 34大壮Dà ZhuàngGreat PowerNo. 35JìnProgressNo. 36明夷Míng YíDarkening of the LightNo. 37家人Jiā RénThe FamilyNo. 38KuíOppositionNo. 39JiǎnObstructionNo. 40XièDeliveranceNo. 41SǔnDecreaseNo. 42IncreaseNo. 43GuàiBreakthroughNo. 44GòuComing to MeetNo. 45CuìGathering TogetherNo. 46ShēngPushing UpwardNo. 47KùnOppressionNo. 48JǐngThe WellNo. 49RevolutionNo. 50DǐngThe CaldronNo. 51ZhènThe ArousingNo. 52GènKeeping StillNo. 53JiànDevelopmentNo. 54归妹Guī MèiThe Marrying MaidenNo. 55FēngAbundanceNo. 56The WandererNo. 57XùnThe GentleNo. 58DuìThe JoyousNo. 59HuànDispersionNo. 60JiéLimitationNo. 61中孚Zhōng FúInner TruthNo. 62小过Xiǎo GuòSmall PreponderanceNo. 63既济Jì JìAfter CompletionNo. 64未济Wèi JìBefore Completion

Hexagram 57 · · 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

  1. Line 6 · Completion of Influence

    The gentle influence has achieved its goal.

    Reflect on the success and prepare for the next phase.

  2. Line 5 · Leading with Gentleness

    You are in a position to lead with gentle but effective influence.

    Use your influence wisely and with humility.

  3. Line 4 · Deepening Influence

    The influence deepens and begins to create lasting change.

    Focus on creating a strong foundation for the influence.

  4. Line 3 · Overcoming Resistance

    Resistance arises, but it can be overcome with patience.

    Stay flexible and adapt to the situation.

  5. Line 2 · Gaining Momentum

    The influence gains momentum, but it remains gentle.

    Continue to act with subtlety and persistence.

  6. 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.