Hexagram 31 Line 3: 九三
Position: Line 3 (Lower Trigram)九三 —Yang ⚊ (Solid)Register: distressFamous Line
Classical Chinese Text
九三 咸其股。執其隨。往吝。
咸其股。執其隨
Wilhelm Translation
The influence shows itself in the thighs. Holds to that which follows it. To continue is humiliating.
Commentary
Influence in the thighs—they follow wherever the heart desires, without pause. Acting on the spur of every caprice leads to humiliation. You should not run precipitately after everyone you wish to influence, nor yield immediately to every whim of those you serve. Learn to hold back; this restraint is the very basis of human freedom.
When This Line Changes
If Line 3 changes, Hexagram 31 Xian (Influence) transforms into Hexagram 45 Cui (Gathering Together).
Parent Hexagram
Influence
Xian咸 (31)
Lake (兌) over Mountain (艮)
Upper Trigram: ☱ Lake | Lower Trigram: ☶ Mountain