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Hexagram 31

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Xian · Influence
Đoài palacetam thếRuling line 3Correlate 6

Frequently Asked Questions About Hexagram Xian

What is Hexagram 31, Xian (Influence)?

Xian (Influence) is hexagram number 31 of the 64 I Ching hexagrams in King Wen order, formed by Lake above and Mountain below.

How is Hexagram 31 structured?

It is built from two trigrams: Lake as the upper trigram and Mountain as the lower trigram, read as six lines from bottom to top. Changing lines (old yin or old yang) transform it into a related hexagram.

How do I interpret Hexagram 31 when I cast it?

Read the Judgment for the overall situation, then focus on any changing lines, which mark where the situation is shifting. Treat the hexagram as a mirror for reflection rather than a fixed prediction.

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