I Ching reading: Xiaoguo (Small Excess) changing to Yu (Enthusiasm)
Xiaoguo: Nine in the third place
Not taking extra care to guard oneself, one may be followed and harmed. Misfortune.
弗過防之，從或戕之，凶。
止Hold back
Reading
Not now.Small things can be done; do not touch the big ones. Better to stay a little low.
Governing text · Xiaoguo: Nine in the third place
In plain wordsIf you will not take a little extra precaution, someone may strike you from behind. Misfortune. Relying on your own strength and scorning caution is exactly where you lose. Better to over-guard.
- Now
- A situation that has gone a little past the mark. Like a bird that flies by and leaves its cry behind: flying higher is not right, coming down is what is safe.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Nine in the third place. The answer is in that line. This text describes a bad outcome. Carry on as you are and you will lose by it. Stop, step aside or change your approach. Do not force it.
- 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
- Lower your posture and shrink your goals. Better a bit more respect and a bit more thrift. Now is not the time for big moves.
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: 8 yin · 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 · Daguo (Great Excess)
The load is too heavy and the beam is already bent. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.
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.