I Ching reading: Pi (Standstill) changing to Wuwang (Innocence)
Pi: Six at the beginning
Pulling up thatch grass: the roots come up joined, each with its kind. Staying true brings good fortune and success.
拔茅茹，以其彙，貞吉亨。
吉Favorable
Reading
Yes, go ahead.This is a time when everything is blocked and shut off. It is not a good time to get things done.
Governing text · Pi: Six at the beginning
In plain wordsPull up one stalk of thatch grass and a whole string comes up joined at the roots — the wrong people, too, come in groups. But the bad has not yet shown its head; keep to the right course now and there is good fortune, and things go through.
- Now
- Above and below are out of touch, good people and good things are held down, and much effort brings little return. This is not your fault; it is the way the times are.
- 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 Wuwang (Innocence): Honestly do what ought to be done. Don't count on luck, and don't make rash moves.
- What to do
- Pull in, keep a low profile, keep yourself safe, and don't be greedy for the fame and gain in front of you. Come out again when the situation changes.
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: 8 yin · 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 · Jian (Gradual Progress)
Go in order, one step at a time, and the outcome will be good.
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.