I Ching reading: Tongren (Fellowship) changing to Qian (Heaven)
Tongren: Six in the second place
Fellowship within the clan. Humiliation.
同人于宗，吝。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.Find like-minded people and do it together. This can succeed.
Governing text · Tongren: Six in the second place
In plain wordsYou are of one heart only with those of your own clan. The circle is too small and there is partiality in it. A pity.
- Now
- A situation of being of one heart with others. The condition is openness and selflessness: form your bonds out in open ground, rather than huddling only with your own little circle.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six in the second place. 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 Qian (Heaven): The momentum is just right. It is a good time to go all in, but don't overshoot.
- What to do
- Put aside factional prejudice and work with others frankly. Face the hard crossing together, and you will get through.
Read more closely
Which text applies
One changing line: read that line of the primary hexagram.
Your six throws, bottom to top: 1: 7 yang · 2: 6 yin (changing) · 3: 7 yang · 4: 7 yang · 5: 7 yang · 6: 7 yang
Line position
In its proper place · central · answered by the fifth line
Second place: the center of the lower trigram, a place of praise. Stay centered and yielding.
Verdict words in the text
Nuclear hexagram · Gou (Encounter)
A person or a matter you run into unexpectedly; do not get deeply involved lightly.
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.