I Ching reading: Jin (Advance) changing to Shihe (Biting Through)
Jin: Six at the beginning
Advancing, then thrust back. Staying true brings good fortune. Not yet trusted: stay at ease, and there is no blame.
晉如摧如，貞吉。罔孚，裕无咎。
吉Favorable
Reading
Yes, go ahead.A rising period; those above will recognize you.
Governing text · Jin: Six at the beginning
In plain wordsYou want to move up but are pushed back. Stay true and there is good fortune. Others do not trust you yet, so relax and take it calmly; no blame.
- Now
- Like the sun coming up over the earth: moving upward, being seen, being put to good use.
- 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 Shihe (Biting Through): Something is stuck in the middle, and you have to bite through it.
- What to do
- Let your strengths show, and move up in a gentle, accommodating way. When a chance comes, take it.
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: 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 · Jian (Obstruction)
The road ahead is very hard. Do not force your way forward yet.
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.