Influence
泽山咸 (Xian)
Influence. Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune.
The Judgment & Decision
亨,利贞,取女吉。
咸,感也。柔上而刚下,二气感应以相与,止而说,男下女,是以亨利贞,取女吉也。
The Great Symbolism & Virtue
《象》曰:山上有泽,咸;君子以虚受人。
The Symbolism: Influence
The Six Lines & Dynamics
初潜修德,厚积薄发。
《象》曰:行事之初,正固为本。
Insight: Early phase: cultivate virtue and build firm foundations.
得中居正,顺理成章。
《象》曰:居中守正,吉无咎也。
Insight: Progressing in balance: centered action brings auspicious support.
多凶多惧,终日惕厉。
《象》曰:处于转折,慎终如始。
Insight: Critical juncture: remain vigilant and cautious amidst uncertainty.
审时度势,顺应高明。
《象》曰:顺应高明,获其志也。
Insight: High responsibility: adapt wisely and maintain integrity without arrogance.
居尊当位,光被四表。
《象》曰:大君之位,德施普也。
Insight: Peak position of authority: lead with virtue and broad benevolence.
高亢知戒,顺应转机。
《象》曰:物极当变,持盈保泰。
Insight: Culmination: beware of extremes and prepare gracefully for renewal.