Influence咸

In plain words

The situation: There is a mutual pull between people.

What you can do: Respond sincerely, and do not calculate.

For culture and reflection only. Our own plain summary, not a translation.

The six lines

1. 上六咸其輔，頰，舌。Feeling in the jaw, cheeks and tongue.In shortThe connection stays at the level of words; talk less and let actions match.
2. 九五咸其脢，无悔。Feeling in the back of the neck. No regret.In shortThe connection is deep and steady; you will have no regrets.
3. 九四貞吉悔亡，憧憧往來，朋從爾思。Steadiness brings good fortune, and regret fades. Restless coming and going: only friends follow your thoughts.In shortStay true and it works without regret; if your mind keeps wavering, only close friends will follow.
4. 九三咸其股，執其隨，往吝。Feeling in the thighs. Holding on to what it follows. Going forward brings regret.In shortBlindly following others leads to setbacks if you push on.
5. 六二咸其腓，凶，居吉。Feeling in the calf. Misfortune. Staying put brings good fortune.In shortRushing to act on a feeling is unfavorable; waiting quietly is better.
6. 初六咸其拇。Feeling in the big toe.In shortThe first stirrings of connection are faint; hold off on big moves.