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Influence Hexagram 31 of the I Ching (Yijing · 周易)
Influence — the mountain receives the lake
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The Judgment
Influence — success, perseverance furthers; taking a maiden brings good fortune.
The Six Moving Lines
- Six at the beginningThe influence shows itself in the big toe.初六:咸其拇。
- Six in the second placeThe influence shows itself in the calves of the legs; misfortune; to tarry brings good fortune.六二:咸其腓,凶,居吉。
- Nine in the third placeThe influence shows itself in the thighs; he holds to what follows him; to continue is humiliating.九三:咸其股,执其随,往吝。
- Nine in the fourth placeThe influence shows itself in the back; no blame.九四:贞吉悔亡,憧憧往来,朋从尔思。
- Nine in the fifth placeThe influence shows itself in the jaws, cheeks, and tongue; no blame.九五:咸其脢,无悔。
- Six at the topThe influence shows itself in the jaws, cheeks, and tongue; no blame.上六:咸其辅颊舌。