I Ching reading: Jian (Gradual Progress) changing to Dun (Retreat)
Jian: Six in the fourth place
The wild goose moves gradually to the trees. Perhaps it finds a flat branch. No blame.
鴻漸于木，或得其桷，无咎。
平Neutral
Reading
Neither good nor bad. It depends on how you act.Go in order, one step at a time, and the outcome will be good.
Governing text · Jian: Six in the fourth place
In plain wordsThe wild goose has flown into the trees, though it was never made to grip a branch. Perhaps it can find a flat, level bough, and then it can settle. No blame.
- Now
- Like wild geese flying one stage at a time, like a marriage carried out step by step according to the rites: slow, but every step is steady.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six in the fourth place. The answer is in that line. Neither good nor bad. Do your part, correct mistakes, and nothing will go wrong.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Dun (Retreat): It is time to withdraw. Withdraw in time and you will be fine.
- What to do
- Do not skip steps, and do not be in a hurry. Stay true and take your time.
Read more closely
Which text applies
One changing line: read that line of the primary hexagram.
Your six throws, bottom to top: 1: 8 yin · 2: 8 yin · 3: 7 yang · 4: 6 yin (changing) · 5: 7 yang · 6: 7 yang
Line position
In its proper place · not answered by the first line
Fourth place: next to the ruler, a place of caution. Serve those above with care.
Verdict words in the text
Nuclear hexagram · Weiji (Before Completion)
Not done yet. One last step remains, and this is the step where mistakes come most easily.
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.