Career
In career, Nine in the Third of Influence (Wooing) advises careful attention to the dynamics at play in your professional life at this stage.
Hexagram 31 Influence (Wooing) — Nine in the Third Line Explained
Nine in the Third: Influence shows itself in the thighs. Holds to that which follows it. To continue is humiliating.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Nine in the Third: Influence shows itself in the thighs. Holds to that which follows it. To continue is humiliating.
Tuan Commentary
The Tuan Commentary: Influence. Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune.
Image Commentary
A lake on the mountain: The image of Influence. Thus the superior person encourages people to approach him by his readiness to receive them.
Nine in the Third feels influence in the thighs — powerful muscles that drive movement. The temptation is to follow wherever the impulse leads, but this line warns: blindly following every impulse is humiliating. The thighs have power but not wisdom.
"Holds to that which follows it" — instead of leading, this line merely follows whatever stimulus appears. This is influence degraded to impulse-following, losing dignity and direction.
Modern Insight: Do not let every attractive impulse move you. Having the power to act does not mean you should. Discernment is needed: not every influence deserves your response. Following every passing attraction leads to humiliation.
Yilore Reading
Influence in the Thighs
Yilore interprets Nine in the Third as "Influence in the Thighs." Nine in the Third feels influence in the thighs — powerful muscles that drive movement. The temptation is to follow wherever the impulse leads, but this line warns: blindly following every impulse is humiliating. The thighs have power but not wisdom.
"Holds to that which follows it" — instead of leading, this line merely follows whatever stimulus appears. This is influence degraded to impulse-fol
Divination Insights
Nine in the Third speaks to this moment in your journey.
Relationships
In relationships, Nine in the Third of Influence (Wooing) speaks to the quality and nature of emotional connection and mutual influence.
Wealth
Financially, Nine in the Third of Influence (Wooing) counsels awareness of how external influences affect your financial decisions.
Health
For health, Nine in the Third of Influence (Wooing) emphasizes the body-mind connection and the influence of emotional states on well-being.
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FAQ
What does Nine in the Third of Hexagram 31 mean?
Nine in the Third feels influence in the thighs — powerful muscles that drive movement. The temptation is to follow wherever the impulse leads, but this line warns: blindly following every impulse is humiliating. The thighs have power but not wisdom.
"Holds to that which follows it" — instead of le
Is this line favorable?
The line text 'Nine in the Third: Influence shows itself in the thighs. Holds to that which follows it. To continue is humiliating.' reveals the nature of this position.
How to apply this guidance?
The core teaching of Influence in the Thighs is: Nine in the Third feels influence in the thighs — powerful muscles that drive movement. The temptation is to follow wherever the impulse leads, but this line warns: blindly following every impulse is