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I Ching Hexagram #31 Lake / Mountain

Influence

泽山咸 (Xian)

Influence. Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune.

The Judgment & Decision

[Original Judgment]
亨,利贞,取女吉。
Vernacular Essence: 泽气降于高山,感应相通之象。虚怀若谷、感应人心,以诚待人方能通达融洽。
Translation: Influence. Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune.
[Commentary on the Decision]

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

First Line
Line 1

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.

Second Line
Line 2

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.

Third Line
Line 3

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.

Fourth Line
Line 4

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.

Fifth Line
Line 5

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.

Top Line
Line 6

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.