Hexagram 31 · Line 2
Influence — 二九
Xian · Er Jiu
二九 · Er Jiu
The Line
The influence expresses itself in the calves. Misfortune! Tarrying brings good fortune!
Interpretation
The calf follows the foot in movement. It cannot go forward of itself and cannot stand alone. It is a motion that is dependent and therefore, because it is not master of itself, brings misfortune. One should calmly wait until one is moved to action by real influence. Then one remains free of harm.