I Ching reading: Weiji (Before Completion) changing to Kui (Opposition)
Weiji: Six at the beginning
The tail gets wet. Humiliation.
濡其尾，吝。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.Not done yet. One last step remains, and this is the step where mistakes come most easily.
Governing text · Weiji: Six at the beginning
In plain wordsThe fox crossing the river gets its tail wet. Humiliating. If your strength is not yet enough, do not force your way forward.
- Now
- The little fox has nearly finished crossing the river, but its tail is wet. The matter is not complete and things are not yet in their places; but precisely because it is not complete, there is still possibility.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six at the beginning. The answer is in that line. There is some risk, or some regret left over, but nothing serious. Notice it early, correct it early, and things turn for the better.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Kui (Opposition): You are out of step with each other. Big things will not work; small ones still can.
- What to do
- The closer to the end, the more careful you must be; act within your strength. Put each thing where it belongs, and sort out what is important and what is urgent.
Read more closely
Which text applies
One changing line: read that line of the primary hexagram.
Your six throws, bottom to top: 1: 6 yin (changing) · 2: 7 yang · 3: 8 yin · 4: 7 yang · 5: 8 yin · 6: 7 yang
Line position
Not in its proper place · answered by the fourth line
First place: the beginning of the matter. Low position, little power. Begin carefully.
Verdict words in the text
Nuclear hexagram · Jiji (After Completion)
The thing is already accomplished. What you most need to guard against now is slackening.
The nuclear hexagram is formed from the four inner lines. It shows what is going on inside the situation.
Full texts
One who truly knows the Changes does not need to divine. The text is for reflection; what you do is up to you.