Hexagram 57 Line 3: 九三
Position: Line 3 (Lower Trigram)九三 —Yang ⚊ (Solid)Register: distressFamous Line
Classical Chinese Text
九三 頻巽吝。
頻巽吝
Wilhelm Translation
Repeated penetration. Humiliation.
Commentary
Repeated penetration. Humiliation. Penetrating reflection must not be pushed too far, lest it cripple the power of decision. After a matter has been thoroughly pondered, it is essential to form a decision and act. Repeated deliberation brings fresh doubts and scruples, and thereby humiliation—because one shows oneself unable to act.
When This Line Changes
If Line 3 changes, Hexagram 57 Xun (The Gentle) transforms into Hexagram 59 Huan (Dispersion).
Parent Hexagram
The Gentle
Xun巽 (57)
Wind (巽) over Wind (巽)
Upper Trigram: ☴ Wind | Lower Trigram: ☴ Wind