I Ching Reading: Guai (Resolution) changing to Dui (Joy)

夬Guai · Resolution

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PrimaryGuai

ResultingDui

Guai: Nine in the third place

Strength in the cheekbones: there is misfortune. The noble one, utterly resolved, walks alone, meets rain and is as if soaked; there is resentment. No blame.

壯于頄，有凶。君子夬夬獨行，遇雨若濡，有慍，无咎。

慎Proceed with care

Reading

Yes, but carefully.There is something that should be cleared away, and the time has come to decide.

Governing text · Guai: Nine in the third place

Text壯于頄，有凶。君子夬夬獨行，遇雨若濡，有慍，无咎。Strength in the cheekbones: there is misfortune. The noble one, utterly resolved, walks alone, meets rain and is as if soaked; there is resentment. No blame.

In plain wordsThe anger is written all over your face: misfortune. The noble one is resolute within and goes on alone; even if rained on along the way and soaked through, misunderstood and resented by companions, in the end there is no blame.

Now: Five parts good against one part bad; only the final decisive step remains. But that last step is still dangerous.
The key: Only one line is changing: Nine 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 Dui (Joy): When people are amiable and enjoy each other's company, things go smoothly.
What to do: Bring the matter into the open and state it clearly; win everyone's support. Put your own side in order first. Do not open with a head-on clash. Be decisive, but not impulsive.

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: 9 yang (changing) · 4: 7 yang · 5: 7 yang · 6: 8 yin

The seven rules for changing lines →

Line position

In its proper place · 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

无咎 no blame: no fault attaches, often because a mistake is corrected in time
凶 misfortune: a bad outcome if you continue this way

Nuclear hexagram · Qian (Heaven)

The momentum is just right. It is a good time to go all in, but don't overshoot.

The nuclear hexagram is formed from the four inner lines. It shows what is going on inside the situation.

Full texts

Guai (Resolution): judgment and all six lines →

Dui (Joy): judgment and all six lines →

Begin

One who truly knows the Changes does not need to divine. The text is for reflection; what you do is up to you.