Hexagram #57
Xun (Wind) · 巽
巽 above · 巽 below
Hexagram 57, Xun (Wind) (巽), combines the Xun (upper) and Xun (lower) trigrams. The Gentle.
Judgment (卦辞)
The Gentle. Success through what is small. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. It furthers one to see the great man. Gentleness means penetration — like wind entering every crevice, influence works subtly and persistently. Small efforts gradually achieve significant results.
巽：小亨，利有攸往，利见大人。
Image (象辞)
Wind following upon wind — the image of the Gentle Penetrating. Thus the superior man spreads his commands and carries out his works. Repeated wind demonstrates persistent influence; commands and actions must be consistent and penetrating.
随风，巽；君子以申命行事。
Trigram Composition
Upper: ☴ Xun (巽)
Wind · Gentle, Penetrating
Lower: ☴ Xun (巽)
Wind · Gentle, Penetrating
Modern Application
Xun-Wind represents gentle, persistent influence — penetrating through consistency. Key for soft power strategy, consistent messaging, and gradual cultural change within organizations.
巽代表温和持久的影响——通过一致性渗透。对软实力战略、一致信息传递和组织内渐进文化变革至关重要。
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Frequently Asked Questions常见问题
What does Hexagram 57 (Xun (Wind)) mean?第 57 卦 巽 是什么意思？+
Hexagram 57, Xun (Wind) (巽), represents the interaction of Xun (above) and Xun (below). The Gentle. Success through what is small. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. It furthers one to see the great man. Gentleness means penetration — like wind entering every crevice, influence wor
What are the trigrams of Hexagram 57?第 57 卦的上下卦是什么？+
Hexagram 57 has Xun as the upper trigram and Xun as the lower trigram.
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