Hexagram Xun, symbolizing the Wind, reveals the nature of wealth as a force of gentle, pervasive influence rather than brute accumulation. "Small success" suggests that true prosperity is not found in grand, aggressive gambles, but in the subtle, consistent penetration of markets and opportunities. Like the wind that enters every crevice without breaking the obstacles it encounters, wealth here demands flexibility and humility.
To "have somewhere to go" is to remain adaptable, recognizing that the economic landscape is ever-changing. One must be willing to adjust course, flowing around resistance rather than shattering against it. Furthermore, the counsel to "see the great man" is a call to align oneself with wisdom and mentorship. It implies that financial growth is inextricably linked to ethical grounding and the guidance of those who understand the deeper currents of value. In this light, wealth is not a static destination but a dynamic process of continuous, mindful adaptation.
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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.