I Ching reading: Lin (Approach) changing to Tai (Peace)
Lin: Six in the third place
Sweet approach. Nothing is favorable. Once one worries over it, no blame.
甘臨，无攸利。既憂之，无咎。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.Momentum is rising and you can push ahead actively, but remember it won't keep rising forever.
Governing text · Lin: Six in the third place
In plain wordsDealing with people through nice words and a pleasant face does no good at all. But if you are already worried about it and willing to change, there is no blame.
- Now
- The good forces are growing, and you are in a position to lead and move others.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six in the third place. The answer is in that line. The text speaks of misfortune and also says it can be avoided. The danger lies in rushing and forcing. Stay steady, correct mistakes, and the bad outcome can be escaped.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Tai (Peace): A good time when above and below are in touch and everything runs smoothly.
- What to do
- Lead and help people with sincerity, not with sweet talk or pressure. Prepare ahead of time for when the tide turns.
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: 7 yang · 3: 6 yin (changing) · 4: 8 yin · 5: 8 yin · 6: 8 yin
Line position
Not in its proper place · not answered by the top line
Third place: the top of the lower trigram, a place of risk. A moment of transition. Be on guard.
Verdict words in the text
Nuclear hexagram · Fu (Return)
The worst is over, and the turn has come.
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.