I Ching reading: Jin (Advance) changing to Bo (Splitting Apart)
Jin: Nine in the fourth place
Advancing like a big rat. Persisting is dangerous.
晉如鼫鼠，貞厲。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.A rising period; those above will recognize you.
Governing text · Jin: Nine in the fourth place
In plain wordsMoving up, but like a big rat: greedy, and afraid of people. Holding a place you should not hold is dangerous, 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 in the fourth place. The answer is in that line. There is some risk, or some regret left over, but nothing serious. Notice it early, correct it early, and things turn for the better.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Bo (Splitting Apart): The foundation is being hollowed out bit by bit. This is no time to act.
- 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: 9 yang (changing) · 5: 8 yin · 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 (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.