What does the The Gentle (Wind) hexagram (巽為風) mean?

The Gentle (Wind) is hexagram #57 of the 64 I-Ching hexagrams. Penetrating gentleness like wind. Small successes; see the great man.

What are the upper and lower trigrams of The Gentle (Wind)?

The upper trigram of The Gentle (Wind) is Xùn (Wind) (巽) — representing Wind / The Gentle, element Mộc. The lower trigram is Xùn (Wind) (巽) — representing Wind / The Gentle, element Mộc.

What is the mutual hexagram (互卦) of The Gentle (Wind)?

The mutual hexagram of The Gentle (Wind) is Opposition (火澤睽). The mutual hexagram reveals the hidden inner dynamic and intermediate development of the situation.

What are the six line texts of The Gentle (Wind)?

Line 1: Line 1 yin: In advancing and in retreating, the perseverance of a warrior furthers. | Line 2: Line 2 yang: Penetration under the bed. Priests and magicians are used in great number. Good fortune. No blame. | Line 3: Line 3 yang: Repeated penetration. Humiliation. | Line 4: Line 4 yin: Remorse vanishes. During the hunt three kinds of game are caught. | Line 5: Line 5 yang: Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse vanishes. Nothing that does not further. No beginning, but an end. Before the change, three days. After the change, three days. Good fortune. | Line 6: Line 6 yang: Penetration under the bed. He loses his property and his ax. Perseverance brings misfortune.

Hexagram #57

The Gentle (Wind)

巽為風

Penetrating gentleness like wind. Small successes; see the great man.

The Gentle (Wind) (巽為風, Hexagram 57) is the 57th of the 64 hexagrams in the I-Ching. It consists of the upper trigram Xùn (Wind) (巽, Mộc) over the lower trigram Xùn (Wind) (巽, Mộc). Penetrating gentleness like wind. Small successes; see the great man.

Judgment (Thoán từ)

The Gentle. Success through what is small. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. It furthers one to see the great man.

Image (Tượng từ)

Winds following one upon the other: the image of the Gently Penetrating. Thus the superior man spreads his commands abroad and carries out his undertakings.

The Six Lines

1
Line 1 yin: In advancing and in retreating, the perseverance of a warrior furthers.
2
Line 2 yang: Penetration under the bed. Priests and magicians are used in great number. Good fortune. No blame.
3
Line 3 yang: Repeated penetration. Humiliation.
4
Line 4 yin: Remorse vanishes. During the hunt three kinds of game are caught.
5
Line 5 yang: Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse vanishes. Nothing that does not further. No beginning, but an end. Before the change, three days. After the change, three days. Good fortune.
6
Line 6 yang: Penetration under the bed. He loses his property and his ax. Perseverance brings misfortune.

Nuclear Hexagram (互卦)

䷥

Opposition

火澤睽

Frequently asked questions

What does the The Gentle (Wind) hexagram (巽為風) mean?: The Gentle (Wind) is hexagram #57 of the 64 I-Ching hexagrams. Penetrating gentleness like wind. Small successes; see the great man.
What is the judgment text of The Gentle (Wind)?: The Gentle. Success through what is small. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. It furthers one to see the great man.
What is the image text of The Gentle (Wind)?: Winds following one upon the other: the image of the Gently Penetrating. Thus the superior man spreads his commands abroad and carries out his undertakings.
What are the upper and lower trigrams of The Gentle (Wind)?: The upper trigram of The Gentle (Wind) is Xùn (Wind) (巽) — representing Wind / The Gentle, element Mộc. The lower trigram is Xùn (Wind) (巽) — representing Wind / The Gentle, element Mộc.
What is the mutual hexagram (互卦) of The Gentle (Wind)?: The mutual hexagram of The Gentle (Wind) is Opposition (火澤睽). The mutual hexagram reveals the hidden inner dynamic and intermediate development of the situation.
What are the six line texts of The Gentle (Wind)?: Line 1: Line 1 yin: In advancing and in retreating, the perseverance of a warrior furthers. | Line 2: Line 2 yang: Penetration under the bed. Priests and magicians are used in great number. Good fortune. No blame. | Line 3: Line 3 yang: Repeated penetration. Humiliation. | Line 4: Line 4 yin: Remorse vanishes. During the hunt three kinds of game are caught. | Line 5: Line 5 yang: Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse vanishes. Nothing that does not further. No beginning, but an end. Before the change, three days. After the change, three days. Good fortune. | Line 6: Line 6 yang: Penetration under the bed. He loses his property and his ax. Perseverance brings misfortune.

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