Hexagram 31 Line 2: 六二

Xian Influence

Position: Line 2 (Lower Trigram)六二 Yin ⚋ (Broken)Register: inauspicious

Classical Chinese Text

六二 咸其腓。凶。居吉。

xiánmoving
in
féilower legs
xiōngdisappointing
to abide
is promising

爻辭註解

Influence in the calves. The leg moves reflexively, following the foot. Movement not self-governed is dangerous. Wait for genuine impulse before acting. Then no injury.

When This Line Changes

If Line 2 changes, Hexagram 31 Xian (Influence) transforms into Hexagram 28 Da Guo (Preponderance of the Great).

(31)
(28)

Parent Hexagram

Influence
Xian (31)

Lake () over Mountain ()

Upper Trigram: Lake | Lower Trigram: Mountain