57. Xùn 巽
PENETRATION
Key Concepts:
consistency, patience, repetition, spreading everywhere, movement with humility, gentle expansion, modesty
Be modest and flexible while remaining true to yourself. Patiently explain your ideas to penetrate the hearts and minds of others.
Above is the trigram Xun (Wind), below is the trigram Xun (Wind). The metaphorical image of this hexagram is Wind penetrating any space without changing its structure. In human life, this quality can be expressed as modesty. A gentle wind, due to its consistency, can gradually achieve a lot. If the Wind changes continuously, it will not affect the surroundings, but when it acts in one direction, over time it becomes a force to be reckoned with.
In human affairs, aggressive and strong ambitions often lead to dramatic changes, intensifying resistance. If we want to make lasting changes, we need to emulate the gentle, yet constant breeze.
Wind adapts to the shapes and nature of the obstacles it encounters, while continuing to subtly affect them. Similarly, a flexible character will attract friends to our cause. However, a balance is necessary. Excessive complacency will undermine our confidence and the respect of others. Moving forward in a bent position is impossible.
Sun tells us that the path to long-term support of our ideas lies in patient repetition and explanation. We cannot expect approval of our goals if they have not penetrated the hearts and minds of others, nor can we expect instructions to be followed if they are not fully understood.
In human affairs, aggressive and strong ambitions often lead to dramatic changes, intensifying resistance. If we want to make lasting changes, we need to emulate the gentle, yet constant breeze.
Wind adapts to the shapes and nature of the obstacles it encounters, while continuing to subtly affect them. Similarly, a flexible character will attract friends to our cause. However, a balance is necessary. Excessive complacency will undermine our confidence and the respect of others. Moving forward in a bent position is impossible.
Sun tells us that the path to long-term support of our ideas lies in patient repetition and explanation. We cannot expect approval of our goals if they have not penetrated the hearts and minds of others, nor can we expect instructions to be followed if they are not fully understood.
I Ching Talking
Advancement and retreat. Perseverance of the warrior is favorable.
Hexagram Line Descriptions
Advancement and retreat. Perseverance of the warrior is favorable.
Self-discipline will help you overcome indecision.
Penetration is beneath the bed. Employing scribes and employing wizards will cause confusion.
Happiness.
No slander.
Intuition is needed to prevent the success of secret opposition.
Repeated penetration.
Regret.
Although caution is necessary, you risk failure if you delay.
Regret disappears.
On the hunt, you will catch three kinds.
Your affairs may satisfy all your needs: spiritual, social, personal.
Perseverance brings happiness. Regret disappears.
Nothing unfavorable. The beginning is not in your power, but the end is.
But think over this matter
three days before its completion,
and three days after its completion.
The matter needs to be carefully considered before and after it is organized.
Penetration is beneath the bed. You will lose your means of travel.
Perseverance leads to misfortune.
You must not give in to the temptation to rest while dangers still loom on the horizon.