Career
In career, Nine in the Fourth 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 Fourth Line Explained
Nine in the Fourth: Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears. If a person is agitated in mind, and his thoughts go hither and thither, onl
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Nine in the Fourth: Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears. If a person is agitated in mind, and his thoughts go hither and thither, only those friends on whom he fixes his conscious thought will follow.
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 Fourth reaches the heart — the center of genuine influence. "Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears." At the heart level, influence becomes sincere and focused. The restless, scattered influence of the lower lines gives way to the steady magnetism of the sincere heart.
"Only those friends on whom he fixes his conscious thought will follow" — when influence operates from the heart with genuine sincerity, it attracts exactly the right people. Scattered, unfocused influence attracts nothing lasting; heart-centered influence creates permanent bonds.
Modern Insight: Focus your influence through sincerity. When your heart is genuinely committed and your intention is clear, you naturally attract the right connections. Stop scattering your attention and concentrate on what truly matters to you.
Yilore Reading
Influence of the Heart
Yilore interprets Nine in the Fourth as "Influence of the Heart." Nine in the Fourth reaches the heart — the center of genuine influence. "Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears." At the heart level, influence becomes sincere and focused. The restless, scattered influence of the lower lines gives way to the steady magnetism of the sincere heart.
"Only those friends on whom he fixes his conscious thought will follow" — when influence operates from
Divination Insights
Nine in the Fourth speaks to this moment in your journey.
Relationships
In relationships, Nine in the Fourth of Influence (Wooing) speaks to the quality and nature of emotional connection and mutual influence.
Wealth
Financially, Nine in the Fourth of Influence (Wooing) counsels awareness of how external influences affect your financial decisions.
Health
For health, Nine in the Fourth 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 Fourth of Hexagram 31 mean?
Nine in the Fourth reaches the heart — the center of genuine influence. "Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears." At the heart level, influence becomes sincere and focused. The restless, scattered influence of the lower lines gives way to the steady magnetism of the sincere heart.
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Is this line favorable?
The line text 'Nine in the Fourth: Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears. If a person is agitated in mind, and his thoughts go hither and thither, only those friends on whom he fixes his conscious thought will follow.' reveals the nature of this position.
How to apply this guidance?
The core teaching of Influence of the Heart is: Nine in the Fourth reaches the heart — the center of genuine influence. "Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears." At the heart level, influence becomes sincere and focused. The restless,