I Ching reading: Qian (Humility) changing to Mingyi (Darkened Light)
Qian: Six at the beginning
Humble upon humble, the noble one. Use this to cross the great river. Good fortune.
謙謙君子，用涉大川，吉。
吉Favorable
Reading
Yes, go ahead.Lower yourself, and things actually go more smoothly.
Governing text · Qian: Six at the beginning
In plain wordsHumble, and then more humble still. Take this attitude to cross the great river and get through hard passes: good fortune.
- Now
- The hexagram of humility. Not one of its six line texts is bad; it is the only such hexagram in the whole Zhouyi.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six at the beginning. The answer is in that line. This text describes a good outcome. Act the way it says and the matter can succeed. The promise has a condition: keep to the right course.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Mingyi (Darkened Light): The light is pressed under the ground; for now, keep yourself somewhat hidden.
- What to do
- Even when you have achievements, don't make a show of them; share what is plentiful with those who have little, and treat people fairly. Those who can stay humble to the end have a good ending.
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: 8 yin · 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.
Verdict words in the text
Nuclear hexagram · Xie (Release)
The difficulty is lifting; you can breathe out.
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.