The Gentle Wind

Upper trigram: Wind and wood (gentle, penetrating) · Lower trigram: Wind and wood (gentle, penetrating)

Judgment

Wind after wind: a gentle yet continuous influence that seeps through every gap. This hexagram speaks of the value of kind persistence, slow penetration and advancing with a clear intent. The wind influences without forcing; success in small matters, consulting a great person and choosing a definite direction are favorable. Clarity and continuity increase the strength of gentleness.

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Wind follows wind: penetration. The noble-minded repeat their directions and carry out their affairs in order.

Meaning of the six lines (bottom to top)

1. 1Line 1 (from the bottom)Advancing and retreating: indecision. Choosing a direction with a warrior’s firmness can clear the hesitation.
2. 2Line 2 (from the bottom)The wind gets under the bed; many officiants and ritual specialists are called in. Sincere and generous openness can bring hidden influences into view.
3. 3Line 3 (from the bottom)Repeated penetration: embarrassment. Attempts repeated with indecision can reduce trust.
4. 4Line 4 (from the bottom)Regret vanishes; the field yields three kinds of game. Acting modestly and flexibly can bring plenty.
5. 5Line 5 (from the bottom)Steadiness is good; regret vanishes, everything is favorable. Being careful three days before and three days after a change brings good results.
6. 6Line 6 (from the bottom)The wind gets under the bed and resources are lost: an unfavourable sign. Too much yielding can lose what is left in hand.