57. Sun / The Penetrating Wind
(Wind above Wind)
Description
Wind follows upon wind, wandering the earth, penetrating gently but persistently:
The Superior Person expands his influence by reaffirming his decisions and carrying out his promises.
Small, persistent, focused effort brings success.
Seek advice from someone you respect.
Analysis
Gentle persuasion is the key in this instance.
Though the words are soft, their speaker must be firm, calm and confident.
Gentle words are worthless if spoken with trepidation.
Wordless influence by example is also effective in this situation.
All persuasion should be almost unfelt, yet consistent and persistent.
Ask for feedback from someone you know to be an effective persuader.
Changing Lines
Line 1
Advance or retreat: the determined warrior will use either to advantage.
Line 2
A whirlwind beneath the bed.
Fortunetellers and magicians are summoned, but none can interpret this omen.
All will go well.
Line 3
Half-hearted attempts to penetrate, over and over again.
Humiliation.
Line 4
Self-doubt vanishes and determination grows.
Three forms of game will be taken in this hunt.
Line 5
Determination has settled into a steady course toward good fortune.
That was no way to start, but it will lead to a glorious ending.
Consider any crossroad three days before pressing on.
Check your bearings for three days following, to ensure you haven't strayed from your course.
Line 6
The wind dies beneath the bed.
All courage to persevere is gone.
Resources are depleted, defenses are down.
To move ahead with this course would prove disastrous.