I Ching reading: Xian (Mutual Influence) changing to Cui (Gathering)
Xian: Nine in the third place
The influence is in the thigh. He holds to what he follows. Going on brings humiliation.
咸其股，執其隨，往吝。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.There is a response between you, a mutual liking. That is a good thing.
Governing text · Xian: Nine in the third place
In plain wordsThe feeling is in the thigh: no mind of your own, moving whenever someone else moves. Go forward like this and you will be embarrassed.
- Now
- A hexagram of mutual response and mutual attraction. Originally about man and woman, it applies to every case of people moving one another.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Nine in the third 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 Cui (Gathering): People and resources are coming together; this is the time to get things done.
- What to do
- Treat the other person with a sincere and open heart, and don't play games. Stay true and it goes smoothly; union brings good fortune. Don't let it stop at words.
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: 9 yang (changing) · 4: 7 yang · 5: 7 yang · 6: 8 yin
Line position
In its proper place · answered by the top line
Third place: the top of the lower trigram, a place of risk. A moment of transition. Be on guard.
Verdict words in the text
Nuclear hexagram · Gou (Encounter)
A person or a matter you run into unexpectedly; do not get deeply involved lightly.
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.