Overview
Attraction begins with sensitivity and response. Be open to influence, but keep your own center; genuine connection respects difference.
The Judgment
Hsien 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.
The Image
(The trigram representing) a mountain and above it that for (the waters of) a marsh form Hsien. The superior man, in accordance with this, keeps his mind free from pre-occupation, and open to receive (the influences of) others.
The Lines
- Line 1
The first line, divided, shows one moving his great toes. - Line 2
The second line, 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 3
The third line, undivided, shows one moving his thighs, and keeping close hold of those whom he follows. Going forward (in this way) will cause regret. - Line 4
The fourth line, undivided, shows that firm correctness which 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 5
The fifth line, undivided, shows one moving the flesh along the spine above the heart. There will be no occasion for repentance. - Line 6
The sixth line, divided, shows one moving his jaws and tongue.