I Ching reading: Zhen (Thunder) changing to Guimei (The Marrying Maiden)
Zhen: Six in the second place
Thunder comes with danger. A great deal of treasure is lost, and one climbs the nine hills. Do not chase it. In seven days it is regained.
震來厲，億喪貝，躋于九陵。勿逐，七日得。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.A sudden shock will give you a fright, but it will not really hurt you.
Governing text · Zhen: Six in the second place
In plain wordsThe thunder strikes and it is very dangerous. Your money and goods are lost too, and all you can do is climb the high hills to take shelter. There is no need to chase after them. You are able to keep hold of yourself, and after a while what was lost will come back on its own.
- Now
- One clap of thunder after another: sudden events, scares, upheavals.
- 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 Guimei (The Marrying Maiden): The position is wrong and the standing is not proper; pushing forward on your own initiative will cost you.
- What to do
- Being afraid is normal; use the occasion to check and correct yourself. Above all, do not drop the most important thing you are holding. Steady yourself, and afterward you will still be able to talk and laugh.
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: 8 yin · 4: 7 yang · 5: 8 yin · 6: 8 yin
Line position
In its proper place · central · not 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 · 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.