I Ching reading: Yu (Enthusiasm) changing to Zhen (Thunder)
Yu: Six at the beginning
Delight that sounds forth. Misfortune.
鳴豫，凶。
止Hold back
Reading
Not now.People are willing and the mood is good. It suits getting everyone moving on something, but don't get lost in feeling pleased.
Governing text · Yu: Six at the beginning
In plain wordsSo pleased with yourself that you cry it out loud: misfortune. With someone above backing you, you gain a moment's advantage and forget yourself completely. This kind of happiness is a disaster.
- Now
- A glad, smooth-running situation in which people are willing to move along with you. Comfort also easily makes people slack.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six at the beginning. The answer is in that line. This text describes a bad outcome. Carry on as you are and you will lose by it. Stop, step aside or change your approach. Do not force it.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Zhen (Thunder): A sudden shock will give you a fright, but it will not really hurt you.
- What to do
- While people are of one mind, get things organized. Keep your own head clear and don't sink into the comfort.
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: 8 yin
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.