Hexagram Xun, symbolizing the Wind, teaches the profound strength of permeation. In the realm of career, this signifies a time for soft power rather than aggressive assertion. The promise of "small success" advises against seeking immediate, grandiose victories; instead, value lies in incremental progress and the subtle art of influence. It is the difference between the boulder that crashes and the root that splits the stone through persistent, gentle pressure.
To be "favorable to have somewhere to go" requires movement, but movement defined by flexibility. Like wind navigating a landscape, you must adapt your strategies to the contours of your environment, bending without breaking. Furthermore, the directive to "see the great man" suggests that advancement comes from humility—aligning yourself with a mentor, a higher philosophy, or a core competency greater than your ego. Success here is not a conquest of territory, but a mastery of flow. By remaining receptive and persistent, you penetrate the hardest barriers, proving that the most enduring professional impact is often achieved through the quietest entry.
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The Six Lines
In advancing and in retreating, the perseverance of a warrior furthers.
Penetration under the bed. Priests and magicians are used in great number. Good fortune. No blame.
Repeated penetration. Humiliation.
Remorse disappears. During the hunt three kinds of game are caught.
Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears. Nothing that does not further. No beginning, but an end. Before the change, three days. After the change, three days. Good fortune.
Penetration under the bed. He loses his property and his ax. Perseverance brings misfortune.