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

Line Commentary

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)
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Parent Hexagram

Influence
Xian (31)

Lake () over Mountain ()

Upper Trigram: Lake | Lower Trigram: Mountain