I Ching reading: Jian (Obstruction) changing to Jiji (After Completion)
Jian: Six at the beginning
Going meets obstruction; coming back wins praise.
往蹇來譽。
吉Favorable
Reading
Yes, go ahead.The road ahead is very hard. Do not force your way forward yet.
Governing text · Jian: Six at the beginning
In plain wordsGoing forward is danger; pulling back actually earns you praise.
- Now
- Danger in front, a mountain behind; you can hardly take a step.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six at the beginning. The answer is in that line. The text gives no verdict, but the picture it paints is a hopeful one. Act the way it describes and there will be something to gain.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Jiji (After Completion): The thing is already accomplished. What you most need to guard against now is slackening.
- What to do
- Stop, and turn back to examine yourself. Take the easy road and stay away from the dangerous direction. Find capable people to help you. Stay true and there is good fortune.
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: 8 yin · 5: 7 yang · 6: 8 yin
Line position
Not in its proper place · not answered by the fourth line
First place: the beginning of the matter. Low position, little power. Begin carefully.
Nuclear hexagram · Weiji (Before Completion)
Not done yet. One last step remains, and this is the step where mistakes come most easily.
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.