Hexagram Xun, the Gentle, speaks to the power of the wind: invisible yet pervasive, soft yet capable of eroding stone. In the realm of love, this is a philosophy of profound flexibility. The "small success" warns against the grandiosity of dramatic gestures or the rigidity of ego. True intimacy is not seized by force; it is cultivated through the consistent, gentle breezes of understanding and patience.
To "go somewhere" here implies a movement of yielding rather than conquering. It suggests that in relationships, strength lies in the capacity to adapt without losing one’s essential self. Like wind that enters every crevice, love requires the humility to penetrate the depths of another’s being without breaking down their defenses.
Furthermore, to "see the great man" is to recognize that enduring partnerships are built upon mutual respect for wisdom and maturity. It calls you to transcend petty desires and align with a higher principle of devotion. In love, as in nature, the most enduring influence is not the thunderclap, but the wind that persists, shaping the landscape through quiet, unwavering presence.
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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.