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Hexagram #31
䷞ 咸 · Influence
Xián
Contents
卦象组成 · Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram (上卦)
☱
兑
Lake / The Joyous
Lower Trigram (下卦)
☶
艮
Mountain / Keeping Still
卦辞 · Judgement
亨，利贞，取女吉。
Influence. Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune.
《周易》— Zhouyi / Book of Changes
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Classical Text
- Registry ID:
- zhouyi-ctext
- Scope:
- Hexagram judgments and line statements are labeled as classical Zhouyi text.
- Reference:
- https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/zh
象辞 · Image
山上有泽，咸；君子以虚受人。
A lake on the mountain: The image of Influence. Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him by his readiness to receive them.
现代释义 · Modern Interpretation
上卦兑（泽），下卦艮（山）。此卦强调说(悦)与止的配合，提示在变化中找到稳固的立场。古辞曰「亨，利贞，取女吉。」，可理解为在收敛与决断时仍需守住原则。
Dao Oracle 解读边界— Dao Oracle Interpretation Policy
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Dao Oracle Interpretation
- Registry ID:
- dao-oracle-interpretation-policy
- Scope:
- Modern guidance is Dao Oracle reflective interpretation, not a direct classical quotation or professional advice.
应用场景 · Application Scenarios
事业与决策
适合评估当前策略是否兼顾说(悦)与止，在推进与稳固之间取得平衡。
关系与合作
提醒在合作中保持止的基础，并用说(悦)的方式推进共识。
身心与节奏
适用于调整节奏与情绪管理：收敛与决断时，记得守住原则。
爻辞 · Line Texts
初六
(Initial Six)咸其拇。
The influence shows itself in the big toe.
小象: 咸其拇，志在外也。
六二
(Six in Second)咸其腓，凶，居吉。
The influence shows itself in the calves of the legs. Misfortune. Tarrying brings good fortune.
小象: 虽凶居吉，顺不害也。
九三
(Nine in Third)咸其股，执其随，往吝。
The influence shows itself in the thighs. Holds to that which follows it. To continue is humiliating.
小象: 咸其股，亦不处也。
九四
(Nine in Fourth)贞吉悔亡，憧憧往来，朋从尔思。
Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears. If a man is agitated in mind, and his thoughts go hither and thither, only those friends on whom he fixes his conscious thoughts will follow.
小象: 贞吉悔亡，未感害也。
九五
(Nine in Fifth)咸其脢，无悔。
The influence shows itself in the back of the neck. No remorse.
小象: 咸其脢，志末也。
上六
(Six at Top)咸其辅颊舌。
The influence shows itself in the jaws, cheeks, and tongue.
小象: 咸其辅颊舌，滕口说也。
变卦关系 · Changing Lines
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Start a Reading实用指导 · Practical Guidance
咸卦象征感应与相互吸引，泽在山上——少女（兑）居上而少男（艮）居下，是男女相互吸引的自然之象。作为下经第一卦，专论人伦关系。卦辞"亨，利贞，取女吉"直言此卦利于婚姻嫁娶。象辞"山上有泽，咸；君子以虚受人"揭示感应的秘诀：内心空虚谦逊（虚），才能真正接收和感应他人。"咸"字去掉"心"就是"感"——无心之感才是最纯粹的感应。六爻从脚趾到面颊逐步上升，描绘了感应从身体最低处渐至最高处的过程。九四"憧憧往来，朋从尔思"提醒：如果心中总是反复思虑，只能感应到心思相同的人，格局有限。真正的大感应是无我之感。
Influence represents mutual attraction and natural resonance — the lake rests on the mountain, the youngest daughter (Dui) above the youngest son (Gen), the natural image of attraction between young man and woman. As the first hexagram of the Lower Canon, it specifically addresses human relationships. The judgment "Success, perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune" explicitly favors marriage. The Image "the superior man encourages people to approach through his readiness to receive them" reveals the secret of true influence: emptying oneself with humility to genuinely receive and resonate with others. The character 咸 (influence) without the "heart" radical becomes 感 (feeling) — feeling without selfish intention is the purest form of resonance. The six lines ascend from toes to cheeks, tracing how influence rises from the body's lowest to highest point. The fourth line "restless going back and forth, only friends who share your thoughts come" warns that fixating on calculated thoughts limits your resonance to like-minded people — true great influence comes from selflessness.
场景解读 · Scenario Interpretations
感情姻缘
Love & Relationships咸卦是感情最吉利的卦象之一，代表自然而真挚的相互吸引。"取女吉"直接祝福婚恋之事。少男在下、少女在上——男方应以谦下的态度追求，让感情自然发生。"以虚受人"提醒不要带着太多预设和条件去恋爱，放空自我才能真正感应到对方的心意。单身者此时社交运极佳。
Influence is one of the most favorable hexagrams for love, representing natural, genuine mutual attraction. "To take a maiden brings good fortune" directly blesses romantic endeavors. The young man below, young woman above — the man should pursue with humble sincerity, letting feelings develop naturally. "Receiving people through emptiness" advises approaching love without too many preset expectations; emptying yourself allows you to truly sense the other's heart. Singles enjoy excellent social fortune now.
事业发展
Career事业方面，咸卦代表有影响力和感召力。适合需要人际交往的工作——销售、谈判、公关、教育。"以虚受人"在职场中意味着善于倾听和理解他人需求。你的真诚和开放态度能感动客户和同事，建立信任。但九四"憧憧往来"提醒不要过度计算——真诚比技巧更有效。
Career-wise, Influence represents charisma and the power to inspire. It favors people-oriented work — sales, negotiation, public relations, education. "Receiving people through emptiness" means being an excellent listener who understands others' needs. Your sincerity and openness can move clients and colleagues, building trust. The fourth line's "restless going back and forth" warns against overthinking — sincerity is more effective than technique.
财运
Wealth钱财议题中，咸卦可作为关系影响、互信和开放接收的象义参考。它适合用来整理资源、节奏和风险感，不构成投资建议，也不判断收益。
For money questions, Influence can be read as a symbol of relational influence, trust, and openness. Use it to reflect on resources, timing, and risk awareness; it is not financial advice or an outcome forecast.
健康
Health健康相关问题中，咸卦可作为身体感受、情绪感应和连接感的反思线索。它适合用来观察作息、压力和自我照护，不构成医疗建议，也不判断病程。
For health-related reflection, Influence can be read as a symbol of felt sensations, emotional resonance, and connection. Use it to notice routines, stress, and self-care; it is not medical advice or diagnosis.
常见问题 · FAQ
咸卦在感情占卜中代表什么？
What does the Influence hexagram mean in love readings?
咸卦是感情占卜中最吉利的卦象之一。"取女吉"直接祝福婚恋，少男少女的卦象代表纯粹自然的相互吸引。关键是"以虚受人"——以空杯心态去恋爱，不带过多预设，让感情自然生发。六爻描绘感应从脚到头逐步加深的过程，象征感情由浅入深。
Influence is one of the most auspicious hexagrams for love readings. "To take a maiden brings good fortune" directly blesses romance, and the youngest son and daughter imagery represents pure, natural mutual attraction. The key is "receiving through emptiness" — approach love with an open heart, free of excessive expectations, letting feelings emerge naturally. The six lines trace influence ascending from toe to head, symbolizing emotions deepening gradually.
咸卦为什么是下经第一卦？
Why is Influence the first hexagram of the Lower Canon?
上经以乾坤（天地）开始，论述自然之道；下经以咸恒（感应与恒常）开始，论述人伦之道。《序卦传》说"有天地然后有万物，有万物然后有男女"，男女之道是人伦的根本。咸卦讲自然感应、恒卦讲持久坚守，两者共同构成人际关系的基石。
The Upper Canon begins with Qian and Kun (Heaven and Earth), discussing the Way of Nature; the Lower Canon opens with Influence and Duration, addressing the Way of Humanity. The Commentary on Sequence says "after heaven and earth come all things; after all things come man and woman." The way of man and woman is the foundation of human relationships. Influence addresses natural attraction; Duration addresses lasting commitment — together they form the cornerstone of all relationships.
"以虚受人"是什么意思？
What does "receiving through emptiness" mean?
"以虚受人"是咸卦象辞"君子以虚受人"的核心教导。"虚"指内心保持空灵谦逊，不自满、不偏见。只有内心空虚的容器才能容纳外来的水——只有放下自我和成见，才能真正感应和理解他人。这是建立一切深层关系的秘诀。
"Receiving through emptiness" is the core teaching of the Image's "the superior man receives others through emptiness." "Empty" means keeping the heart open, humble, and free of preconceptions. Only an empty vessel can receive water from outside — only by releasing ego and prejudgment can you truly sense and understand another person. This is the secret to building all deep relationships.
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