57

    巽為風

    The Gentle Wind

    Hexagram 57 of the I Ching is 巽為風 (The Gentle Wind). The Gentle Wind — wind upon wind; entering. Small success; it furthers to have a goal and to see the great person. Penetrate gently; persuade without haste.

    Lines, bottom to top: yang, yang, yin, yang, yang, yin

    son-i-fū · xùn

    Upper: (Wind)Lower: (Wind)

    Meaning

    The Gentle Wind — wind upon wind; entering. Small success; it furthers to have a goal and to see the great person.

    Counsel

    Penetrate gently; persuade without haste.

    Outlook

    Work
    Excellent for sales, negotiation, gradual influence.
    Relationships
    A bond that deepens slowly.
    Health
    Bronchi, intestines, nerves.

    Questions about this hexagram

    What does hexagram 57 (巽為風) mean?
    The Gentle Wind — wind upon wind; entering. Small success; it furthers to have a goal and to see the great person.
    What does 巽為風 counsel?
    Penetrate gently; persuade without haste.
    What does 巽為風 say about work?
    Excellent for sales, negotiation, gradual influence.
    What does 巽為風 say about relationships?
    A bond that deepens slowly.
    What does 巽為風 say about health?
    Bronchi, intestines, nerves.
    Which trigrams make up hexagram 57?
    Upper trigram 風 (Wind) over lower trigram 風 (Wind).

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