I Ching reading: Jin (Advance) changing to Yu (Enthusiasm)
Jin: Nine at the top
Advancing to the tip of the horns. It is fit only for subduing one's own town. Danger, yet good fortune and no blame. Persisting brings humiliation.
晉其角，維用伐邑。厲吉无咎，貞吝。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.A rising period; those above will recognize you.
Governing text · Jin: Nine at the top
In plain wordsYou have advanced to the very tip of the horn; this is the top. That hard drive is fit only for putting your own small territory in order: risky, but good fortune and no blame. Still, bringing so much force to bear on small matters is a bit unseemly, even if what you do is right.
- Now
- Like the sun coming up over the earth: moving upward, being seen, being put to good use.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Nine at the top. The answer is in that line. The outcome can be good, but the text carries a warning. Take the warning seriously and the good outcome is yours.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Yu (Enthusiasm): People are willing and the mood is good. It suits getting everyone moving on something, but don't get lost in feeling pleased.
- What to do
- Let your strengths show, and move up in a gentle, accommodating way. When a chance comes, take it.
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: 8 yin · 6: 9 yang (changing)
Line position
Not in its proper place · answered by the third line
Top place: the end of the matter. What reaches its limit turns. Know when to stop.
Verdict words in the text
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.