I Ching reading: Guan (Contemplation) changing to Yi (Increase)
Guan: Six at the beginning
A child's view. For petty people, no blame; for the noble one, humiliation.
童觀，小人无咎，君子吝。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.Don't move yet. Take a good look.
Governing text · Guan: Six at the beginning
In plain wordsSeeing things the way a small child does, not seeing far. For ordinary people that is no matter; for someone who carries responsibility, it is a disgrace.
- Now
- A situation of watching: you are looking at others, and others are looking at you.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six at the beginning. The answer is in that line. There is some risk, or some regret left over, but nothing serious. Notice it early, correct it early, and things turn for the better.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Yi (Increase): There is help and there is gain; a good time to go ahead boldly.
- What to do
- Quiet your mind, observe the situation and examine yourself, then decide whether to advance or withdraw. Whatever you do in others' sight should be dignified and sincere. This is not a time to rush into action.
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: 8 yin · 5: 7 yang · 6: 7 yang
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 · Bo (Splitting Apart)
The foundation is being hollowed out bit by bit. This is no time to act.
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.