Initiative (Influence)
Trigrammes
Supérieur: Lake
Inférieur: Mountain
Palais
Dui Palace
Jugement
Upon fulfillment of the conditions implied in Initiative, there will be free course and success. Advantage depends upon firm correctness, as in marrying a young lady. Good fortune.
Image
The image of a marsh over a mountain forms Initiative. The superior man frees his mind of preoccupation so that he is open to the influence of others.
Lignes
Position 1: Moving Toes yin
The influence shows itself in the big toe.
Position 2: Moving Calves yang
The influence shows itself in the calves of the legs. Misfortune. Tarrying brings good fortune.
Position 3: Moving Thighs yang
The influence shows itself in the thighs. Holds to that which follows it. To continue is humiliating.
Position 4: Firm Correctness yang
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.
Position 5: Moving Flesh yin
The influence shows itself in the back of the neck. No remorse.
Position 6: Moving Jaws yin
The influence shows itself in the jaws, cheeks, and tongue.