Hexagram 31 of 64
Influence
泽山咸
The Judgment
Influence. Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden as a wife brings good fortune.
咸：亨，利贞。取女，吉。
The Image
A lake on the mountain: the superior person encourages people to approach them by readiness to receive.
山上有泽，咸。君子以虚受人。
Reflection
Hexagram 31, Influence, speaks to the energy present in your question. The judgment offers the classical guidance, while the image shows how the superior person aligns with this pattern. Consider how this hexagram's theme — influence — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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