The Gentle — Hexagram Detail — I Ching 64 Fortune Telling
巽宫Element木#57
Xun (The Gentle) — Wind above Wind. Wind follows wind, penetrating subtly and finely. The power of gentleness can permeate everything; achieve goals through softness.
Line-by-Line
Line 1：进退，利武人之贞。 Advancing and retreating — favorable for the warrior to stay upright. When hesitant, hold firm with resolve.
Line 2：巽在床下，用史巫纷若，吉无咎。 Kneeling beneath the bed — priests and shamans pray in profusion; auspicious; no harm. Face difficulty with utmost humility.
Line 3：频巽，吝。 Frequent compliance — regret. Changing position too often leads to remorse.
Line 4：悔亡，田获三品。 Regret vanishes. Hunting yields three kinds of game. Let go of hesitation and reap rewards.
Line 5：悔亡，田获三品。 Staying upright brings good fortune; regret vanishes; nothing unfavorable. Bad start but good ending. Observe three days before and after change — auspicious. Cautious change brings good fortune.
Line 6：巽在床下，丧其资斧，贞凶。 Kneeling beneath the bed — losing wealth and tools; danger for the upright. Excessive humility leads to total loss.