I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 31 with Changing Lines 1, 2, 4, 5 to Hexagram 11
Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 31.1.2.4.5 -> 11
31. Influence (Wooing) (咸 Xián)
Trigrams
- Above
- ☱ Dui (Lake)
- Below
- ☶ Gèn (Mountain)
The Symbolism of Hexagram 31
Hexagram 咸 (Xián) symbolizes influence, attraction, and the power of mutual response. This hexagram speaks of relationships, attraction, and how one person or force influences another. Success comes from subtle influence rather than force.
Hexagram 31 Judgment
"咸，亨，利貞。取女吉。"
(Xián, hēng, lì zhēn. Qǔ nǚ jí.)
“Influence. Success. Perseverance furthers. Taking a wife brings good fortune.”
This hexagram advises subtle influence and mutual attraction. Success comes from steady, gentle influence, not force. In relationships, like marriage, mutual respect and attraction bring good fortune.
Hexagram 31 Image
"山上有澤，咸。君子以虛受人。"
(Shān shàng yǒu zé, xián. Jūn zǐ yǐ xū shòu rén.)
“Lake on the mountain: The image of Influence. The superior person is open to receiving others.”
The image of the lake on the mountain represents openness and receptivity. The superior person, like the lake, is open to receiving others and is influenced by their surroundings. This receptiveness allows for mutual influence and growth.
Line 1 Changing
"咸其拇。"
(Xián qí mǔ.)
“Influence begins with the toes.”
This line describes the beginning of influence, which starts with small, subtle movements, like the toes. It suggests that influence starts gradually and grows over time.
Line 2 Changing
"咸其腓，凶，居吉。"
(Xián qí féi, xiōng, jū jí.)
“Influence reaches the calves. Misfortune. Staying still brings good fortune.”
This line warns against rushing forward too quickly. Influence has spread to the legs, but moving too fast leads to misfortune. Staying still and waiting for the right moment brings good fortune.
Line 4 Changing
"貞吉，悔亡。憧憧往來，朋從爾思。"
(Zhēn jí, huǐ wáng. Chōng chōng wǎng lái, péng cóng ěr sī.)
“Perseverance brings good fortune. Regret disappears. Those who come and go are friends who follow your thoughts.”
This line advises perseverance in maintaining one's influence. As people come and go, they are naturally drawn to follow your thoughts and intentions. By remaining true to oneself, good fortune follows and regret fades.
Line 5 Changing
"咸其脢，无悔。"
(Xián qí méi, wú huǐ.)
“Influence reaches the back. No regret.”
This line speaks of influence that has become deeply internalized, reaching the back and spine. It suggests that by maintaining steady influence, there will be no regret. The influence is now fully integrated.
Changing to:
11. Peace (泰 Tài)
Trigrams
- Above
- ☷ Kūn (Earth)
- Below
- ☰ Qián (Heaven)
The Symbolism of Hexagram 11
Hexagram 泰 (Tài) symbolizes peace and harmony. This hexagram represents a time when heaven and earth are in perfect balance, and all things function smoothly. It signifies a period of prosperity, ease, and stability.
Hexagram 11 Judgment
"泰，小往大来，吉亨。"
(Tài, xiǎo wǎng dà lái, jí hēng.)
“Peace. The small departs, the great approaches. Good fortune and success.”
This hexagram signifies a time of transition when small, petty concerns fall away, and larger, more significant matters take their place. It is a time of prosperity and harmony, where everything flows smoothly, bringing good fortune and success.
Hexagram 11 Image
"天地交泰，后以财成天地之道，辅相天地之宜，以左右民。"
(Tiān dì jiāo tài, hòu yǐ cái chéng tiān dì zhī dào, fǔ xiāng tiān dì zhī yí, yǐ zuǒ yòu mín.)
“Heaven and earth unite: The image of Peace. The ruler completes the cycle of heaven and earth, supports harmony, and ensures the welfare of the people.”
The image of heaven and earth in harmony represents a time when all elements work together in perfect balance. The wise ruler uses this time to support and enhance the natural order, ensuring that the people prosper and that peace and harmony are maintained.
Peace and wisdom on your journey!
With gratitude,
The I Ching Team