I Ching reading: Guan (Contemplation) changing to Bi (Alliance)
Guan: Nine at the top
Contemplating his life. The noble one is without blame.
觀其生，君子无咎。
平Neutral
Reading
Neither good nor bad. It depends on how you act.Don't move yet. Take a good look.
Governing text · Guan: Nine at the top
In plain wordsOthers are watching his conduct. Though no longer in office, he is still being watched, and must still act rightly to be without blame.
- Now
- A situation of watching: you are looking at others, and others are looking at you.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Nine at the top. The answer is in that line. Neither good nor bad. Do your part, correct mistakes, and nothing will go wrong.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Bi (Alliance): It is time to find people to work with and draw close to your companions, and to do it early.
- What to do
- Quiet your mind, observe the situation and examine yourself, then decide whether to advance or withdraw. Whatever you do in others' sight should be dignified and sincere. This is not a time to rush into action.
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: 8 yin · 5: 7 yang · 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 · Bo (Splitting Apart)
The foundation is being hollowed out bit by bit. This is no time to act.
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.