Xian · 咸

Judgment (卦辞)

Influence. Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune. Influence means mutual attraction and emotional connection. When feelings are sincere and reciprocal, union occurs naturally without force.

咸：亨利贞，取女吉。

Image (象辞)

On the mountain, a lake — the image of Influence. Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him by his readiness to receive them. A lake on the mountain draws visitors upward; openness and receptivity attract genuine connection.

山上有泽，咸；君子以虚受人。

Modern Application

Xian addresses emotional influence and mutual attraction — the foundation of all relationships. Essential for interpersonal dynamics, customer engagement, and building genuine connections.

咸涉及情感影响和相互吸引——所有关系的基础。对人际动态、客户参与和建立真实联系至关重要。