31 · Xián · Influence
艮 Mountain below, 兌 Lake above
The JudgmentHsien indicates that, (on the fulfilment of the conditions implied in it), there will be free course and success. Its advantageousness will depend on the being firm and correct, (as) in marrying a young lady. There will be good fortune.
Line 1The first six, divided, shows one moving his great toes.
Line 2The second SIX, divided, shows one moving the calves of his leg. There will be evil. If he abide (quiet in his place), there will be good fortune.
Line 3The third NINE, undivided, shows one moving his thighs, and keeping close hold of those whom he follows. Going forward (in this way) will cause regret.
Line 4The fourth NINE, undivided, shows that firm correctness whi.ch will lead to good fortune, and prevent all occasion for repentance. If its subject be unsettled in his movements, (only) his friends will follow his purpose.
Line 5The fifth NINE, undivided, shows one moving the flesh along the spine above the heart. There will be no occasion for repentance.
Line 6The sixth six, divided, shows one moving his jaws and tongue.
— James Legge, 1882
Text: James Legge's 1882 translation (public domain), lightly presented. Our own reading of each hexagram is being written.