I Ching reading: Qian (Humility) changing to Xiaoguo (Small Excess)
Qian: Six in the fourth place
Nothing that is not favorable. Put humility forth still further.
无不利，撝謙。
吉Favorable
Reading
Yes, go ahead.Lower yourself, and things actually go more smoothly.
Governing text · Qian: Six in the fourth place
In plain wordsNothing is unfavorable. But you should go a step further in putting your humility into action, and not dare to be satisfied with yourself on its account.
- Now
- The hexagram of humility. Not one of its six line texts is bad; it is the only such hexagram in the whole Zhouyi.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six in the fourth place. The answer is in that line. This text describes a good outcome. Act the way it says and the matter can succeed. The promise has a condition: keep to the right course.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Xiaoguo (Small Excess): Small things can be done; do not touch the big ones. Better to stay a little low.
- What to do
- Even when you have achievements, don't make a show of them; share what is plentiful with those who have little, and treat people fairly. Those who can stay humble to the end have a good ending.
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: 8 yin · 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.
Verdict words in the text
Nuclear hexagram · Xie (Release)
The difficulty is lifting; you can breathe out.
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.