I Ching reading: Pi (Standstill) changing to Guan (Contemplation)
Pi: Nine in the fourth place
There is a mandate. No blame. The companions share in the blessing.
有命无咎，疇離祉。
平Neutral
Reading
Neither good nor bad. It depends on how you act.This is a time when everything is blocked and shut off. It is not a good time to get things done.
Governing text · Pi: Nine in the fourth place
In plain wordsThis is heaven's mandate, and there is no blame; your companions share in the blessing too. The blockage is more than half over, and the turning point is near.
- Now
- Above and below are out of touch, good people and good things are held down, and much effort brings little return. This is not your fault; it is the way the times are.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Nine in the fourth place. 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 Guan (Contemplation): Don't move yet. Take a good look.
- What to do
- Pull in, keep a low profile, keep yourself safe, and don't be greedy for the fame and gain in front of you. Come out again when the situation changes.
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: 9 yang (changing) · 5: 7 yang · 6: 7 yang
Line position
Not in its proper place · 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 · Jian (Gradual Progress)
Go in order, one step at a time, and the outcome 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.