The Gentle (Wind)
"Winds follow one another. Success through small means. It is beneficial to have somewhere to go."
The Judgment
The Gentle. Success through what is small. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. It furthers one to see the great man.
Original Text
小亨，利有攸往，利见大人。
The Image
Winds following one upon another: The image of The Gentle. Thus the superior man spreads his commands abroad and carries out his undertakings.
Original Text
随风，巽；君子以申命行事。
The Lines
Six at the Beginning初六
"In advancing and in retreating, the perseverance of a warrior furthers."
Indecision is weakness. Be decisive.
Original: 进退，利武人之贞。
Nine at the Place 2九二
"Penetration under the bed. Priests and magicians are used in great number. Good fortune. No blame."
Sincerity reaches the hidden corners. Hidden motives are revealed.
Original: 巽在床下，用史巫纷若，吉，无咎。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"Repeated penetration. Humiliation."
Overthinking leads to humiliation. Act.
Original: 频巽，吝。
Six at the Place 4六四
"Remorse disappears. During the hunt three kinds of game are caught."
Success comes from combining modesty with energetic action.
Original: 悔亡，田获三品。
Nine at the Place 5九五
"Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears. Nothing that does not further. No beginning, but an end. Before the change, three days. After the change, three days. Good fortune."
Careful planning ensures a good outcome.
Original: 贞吉，悔亡，无不利。无初有终，先庚三日，后庚三日，吉。
Nine at the Top上九
"Penetration under the bed. He loses his property and his ax. Perseverance brings misfortune."
Excessive probing leads to loss of capability.
Original: 巽在床下，丧其资斧，贞凶。