I Ching reading: Bo (Splitting Apart) changing to Jin (Advance)
Bo: Six in the fourth place
The bed is stripped to the skin. Misfortune.
剝床以膚，凶。
止Hold back
Reading
Not now.The foundation is being hollowed out bit by bit. This is no time to act.
Governing text · Bo: Six in the fourth place
In plain wordsThe bed has rotted through, and now the flesh of the person lying on it is being hurt. The disaster has reached your own body. Misfortune.
- Now
- The bad forces are rising, and good things are peeling away layer by layer. The situation is against you.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six in the fourth place. The answer is in that line. This text describes a bad outcome. Carry on as you are and you will lose by it. Stop, step aside or change your approach. Do not force it.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Jin (Advance): A rising period; those above will recognize you.
- What to do
- Don't go forward. Stop, steady your foundation, and protect the one thing at the core. Once the worst has passed, the recovery begins.
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: 8 yin · 4: 6 yin (changing) · 5: 8 yin · 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 · 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.