I Ching reading: Yu (Enthusiasm) changing to Cui (Gathering)
Yu: Six in the fifth place
A persistent illness, yet he goes on and does not die.
貞疾，恆不死。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.People are willing and the mood is good. It suits getting everyone moving on something, but don't get lost in feeling pleased.
Governing text · Yu: Six in the fifth place
In plain wordsLike having an illness that never gets cured, yet never quite kills you either. You are in a high position but sunk in comfort and pleasure, and those below you do not submit; your situation is very dangerous. Fortunately you still keep to the middle way.
- Now
- A glad, smooth-running situation in which people are willing to move along with you. Comfort also easily makes people slack.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six in the fifth place. The answer is in that line. The text gives no verdict, but the picture holds an obstacle and a warning. Slow down and watch the point it warns about.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Cui (Gathering): People and resources are coming together; this is the time to get things done.
- What to do
- While people are of one mind, get things organized. Keep your own head clear and don't sink into the comfort.
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: 7 yang · 5: 6 yin (changing) · 6: 8 yin
Line position
Not in its proper place · central · not answered by the second line
Fifth place: the center of the upper trigram, the ruler's seat, a place of achievement. This is where things are decided.
Nuclear hexagram · Jian (Obstruction)
The road ahead is very hard. Do not force your way forward yet.
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.