I Ching reading: Yi (Nourishment) changing to Sun (Decrease)
Yi: Six in the second place
Nourishment upside down, against the norm. Seeking nourishment from the hill: setting forth brings misfortune.
顛頤，拂經，于丘頤，征凶。
止Hold back
Reading
Not now.The key question: what are you using to nourish yourself, and to nourish others?
Governing text · Yi: Six in the second place
In plain wordsTurning around to seek support from those below you goes against the normal order; seeking support from those on high, you go and meet misfortune. Neither is a place where you should be holding out your hand.
- Now
- A hexagram about eating, livelihood and providing for others, including the words that go out of your mouth and the things you take into your heart.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six in the second place. 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 Sun (Decrease): Giving something up, cutting back a little, is worth it now.
- What to do
- Support yourself by legitimate means, and don't envy what is in someone else's bowl. Be careful in speech and moderate in eating and drinking. Walk the right road and there is good fortune.
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: 8 yin · 5: 8 yin · 6: 7 yang
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 · Kun (Earth)
It is not your turn to lead the charge right now. Follow the right person and do your supporting part well, and the result will be good.
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.