I Ching reading: Jian (Obstruction) changing to Xian (Mutual Influence)
Jian: Six in the fourth place
Going meets obstruction; coming back, one joins with others.
往蹇來連。
平Neutral
Reading
Neither good nor bad. It depends on how you act.The road ahead is very hard. Do not force your way forward yet.
Governing text · Jian: Six in the fourth place
In plain wordsGoing forward is danger; come back and join with the strong person beside you, and get across with your strength combined.
- Now
- Danger in front, a mountain behind; you can hardly take a step.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six in the fourth place. The answer is in that line. The text gives no verdict, only an image. Ask what in your situation the image resembles. The answer is there.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Xian (Mutual Influence): There is a response between you, a mutual liking. That is a good thing.
- What to do
- Stop, and turn back to examine yourself. Take the easy road and stay away from the dangerous direction. Find capable people to help you. Stay true 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: 8 yin · 2: 8 yin · 3: 7 yang · 4: 6 yin (changing) · 5: 7 yang · 6: 8 yin
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.
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.