Primary HexagramSecondary Hexagram
Hsien, influence (wooing)
Chien, development (gradual progress)

The Judgement
Influence. Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune.

The Image
A lake on the mountain: The image of Influence. Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him By his readiness to receive them.

The Judgement
Development. The maiden
Is given in marriage.
Good fortune.
Perseverance furthers.

The Image
On the mountain, a tree:
The image of Development.
Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,
In order to improve the mores.


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