Hexagram 33: The Gentle

巽为风

penetrationsubtletyinfluence

Meaning & Interpretation

Wind upon wind — gentle but persistent. Small, consistent actions penetrate where force cannot. Influence with grace.

Trigram Composition

Upper Trigram

Wind (Xun / 巽)

Lower Trigram

Wind (Xun / 巽)

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