Hexagram 31 • Influence/Courtship • Hsien

The image of Lake on the Mountain

A young daughter encounters a young son in the dance of courtship.
This is a time of harmony between Yin and Yang energy
within yourself as well as with those you meet.
Pay attention to your intuition.
Allow yourself to influence and be influenced in relationship.
When there is strong mutual attraction that includes a spiritual dimension
you know that you belong together.
You will be approached when you are receptive to that possibility.

Six in the First place

Influence in the toes
You may feel an attraction that is not yet conscious.
Proceed slowly with awareness of spiritual influence.

Six in the first place changes to hexagram 49.

Six in the Second Place

Influence in the calves
Don’t be impulsive. Be patient.
Be motivated to approach when the time is right.

Six in the second place changes to hexagram 28.

Hexagram 28, Paintings and Prescriptions.

Nine the Third Place

This is about character.
Don’t go back on your word. Don’t betray yourself.
Don’t be swayed by moods of negativity or blame external events.

Nine in the third place changes to hexagram 40.

Nine in the Fourth Place

Influence in the heart

Let it be.
It is not always what you say that influences.
Your soul radiates out permeating the atmosphere.
Don’t be afraid of your new feelings.
The heart speaks with sincerity.

Nine in the fourth place changes to hexagram 39.

Nine in the Fifth Place

Influence in the back or the neck

The unconscious mind controls your actions.
To influence others be open to being influenced.

Nine in the fifth place changes to hexagram 62.

Six in the Last Place

Influence of the jaw or tongue

Empty talk will not influence anyone.

Six in the last place changes to hexagram 33.

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