I Ching reading: Yi (Nourishment) changing to Fu (Return)
Yi: Nine at the top
The source of nourishment. Danger, yet good fortune. It is favorable to cross the great river.
由頤，厲吉，利涉大川。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.The key question: what are you using to nourish yourself, and to nourish others?
Governing text · Yi: Nine at the top
In plain wordsEveryone depends on you for their nourishment. The position is high and the burden heavy; stay mindful of danger at every moment and there is good fortune. You can take on a major challenge.
- 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: Nine at the top. The answer is in that line. The outcome can be good, but the text carries a warning. Take the warning seriously and the good outcome is yours.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Fu (Return): The worst is over, and the turn has come.
- 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: 8 yin · 3: 8 yin · 4: 8 yin · 5: 8 yin · 6: 9 yang (changing)
Line position
Not in its proper place · answered by the third line
Top place: the end of the matter. What reaches its limit turns. Know when to stop.
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.