I Ching reading: Lü (Treading) changing to Kui (Opposition)
Lü: Nine in the fifth place
Treading with sheer decisiveness. Persisting is dangerous.
夬履，貞厲。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.There is risk in this, but if you walk carefully and by the rules, you can get through safely.
Governing text · Lü: Nine in the fifth place
In plain wordsWhatever it is, you decide and do it at once, without a moment's hesitation. Even if you are right, this is dangerous.
- Now
- It is like walking behind a tiger's tail: danger is right beside you, but as long as you are cautious and know your limits, the tiger does not bite.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Nine in the fifth 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 Kui (Opposition): You are out of step with each other. Big things will not work; small ones still can.
- What to do
- Go by the rules, keep a low posture, and take each step steadily. Don't show off your strength, and don't think you are more capable than you are.
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: 8 yin · 4: 7 yang · 5: 9 yang (changing) · 6: 7 yang
Line position
In its proper place · central · not answered by the second line
Fifth place: the center of the upper trigram, the ruler's seat, a place of achievement. This is where things are decided.
Verdict words in the text
Nuclear hexagram · Jiaren (The Family)
First put the affairs of the household (your own inner circle) in order.
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.