Passionate Speech

It conjoins your jaws, cheeks and tongue. This influence inspires you to burst forth in passionate speech. It may not last long. Though you can give voice to what inspires you, there is greater fertility in staying in retreat. Do not try to set others in order or launch an expedition. The energy is there but it must be nurtured. If you set forth now you will fall into the abyss. You are coupled with a creative force.

上六, 咸其輔頰舌.

The influence shows itself in the jaws, cheeks, and tongue. ##### Comments The most superficial way of trying to influence others is through talk that has nothing real behind it. The influence produced by such mere tongue wagging must necessarily remain insignificant. Hence no indication is added regarding good or bad fortune.