I Ching reading: Dun (Retreat) changing to Tongren (Fellowship)
Dun: Six at the beginning
The tail of the retreat. Danger. Do not go anywhere.
遯尾，厲。勿用有攸往。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.It is time to withdraw. Withdraw in time and you will be fine.
Governing text · Dun: Six at the beginning
In plain wordsYou mean to withdraw, but you have ended up at the very back. Dangerous. Do not head anywhere now; hide, wait quietly, and you can escape harm.
- Now
- Bad forces are rising bit by bit. The situation is against you, but it has not yet reached its worst.
- 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 Tongren (Fellowship): Find like-minded people and do it together. This can succeed.
- What to do
- Step away gracefully and keep your distance from the wrong people — no need to fall out with them; staying firm and upright is enough. Small matters can still be done. Leave the big ones alone.
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: 8 yin · 3: 7 yang · 4: 7 yang · 5: 7 yang · 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 · Gou (Encounter)
A person or a matter you run into unexpectedly; do not get deeply involved lightly.
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.