Xun
Judgment
巽 小亨 利有攸往 利見大人
It will be a little prosperous, and it will be good if there is a place to go, and it will be good to meet an advisor.
Interpretation
The Son Hexagram has Son (Wind) in both the upper and lower trigrams. The image of this hexagram shows wind and wind blowing after one another. Son means wind.
In the commentary, Daerin refers to a person in a high position, such as an official. The matter being inquired about will be somewhat successful, and it will be beneficial if there is a direction to go or if one meets a person in a high position.
For someone drawing this hexagram, it suggests that the current situation is like a gentle breeze blowing, scattering plant seeds far and wide, symbolizing a time when one's fortune is expanding and reaching further. Wind and wind blowing after one another suggests that one's mind may be wavering, indecisive, and hesitant. In such a time, it is wise to follow a stronger person like the wind, submitting and establishing one's position.
Just as wind carries plant seeds far away, engaging in activities like trade, where goods are moved from place to place, will be advantageous and relatively smooth. If one is uncertain and hesitant, seeking help from a person in a high position will be beneficial.
初六 進退,利武人之貞
Initial Nine: Progress and retreat, beneficial for warriors' resolve.
Jin and Toi refer to the movements of soldiers, either advancing or retreating. The oracle suggests both actions are favorable, yet the person remains indecisive. A person who consults the oracle and receives this line is in a situation where they have the option to advance or retreat, both being favorable. The matter being asked will be favorable, as long as they make a decision and act.
九二 巽在牀下,用史巫紛若,吉,无咎
Nine Second: Yielding under the bed, using history and mysticism, beneficial, no harm.
The frightened warrior lies down after seeing a spirit, while rituals to chase the spirits away create a state of disorder. Eventually, the warrior finds peace after the disturbance is quelled, showing that calm will return once fear is overcome.
九三 頻巽,吝
Nine Third: Frequently yielding, there is resentment.
The term "Bin" refers to the forehead, while "Son" means to bow. The person is still haunted by fear and anxiety, with their forehead furrowed in distress. The person asking about the hexagram is in a state of internal fear, and the task will be difficult and filled with uncertainty.
六四 悔亡。田獲三品
Six Fourth: No regret, grain harvests three categories.
Efforts yield multiple rewards. The task at hand will be free of regret.
九五 貞吉,悔亡,无不利。无初有終,先庚三日,後庚三日,吉.
Nine Fifth: Resolve and good fortune, no regret, all beneficial. No initial, only conclusion, ahead of time by three days, behind by three days, good fortune.
The warrior’s campaign begins poorly but ends well, with favorable days ensuring success and boundless benefits. The task at hand will start rough but conclude favorably, free of regret.
上九 巽在牀下,喪其資斧,貞凶
Top Nine: Yielding under the bed, losing resources, resolve is dangerous.
A timid warrior, armed with wealth instead of weapons, loses it under the altar, missing the campaign. The task at hand chases unfit gains, dissolving like foam into misfortune.