I Ching reading: Qian (Humility) changing to Kun (Earth)
Qian: Nine in the third place
Hard work and humility. The noble one reaches a good end. Good fortune.
勞謙，君子有終，吉。
吉Favorable
Reading
Yes, go ahead.Lower yourself, and things actually go more smoothly.
Governing text · Qian: Nine in the third place
In plain wordsHaving real merit and still being humble: this is the hardest thing. A person like this begins well and ends well. Good fortune.
- Now
- The hexagram of humility. Not one of its six line texts is bad; it is the only such hexagram in the whole Zhouyi.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Nine in the third place. The answer is in that line. This text describes a good outcome. Act the way it says and the matter can succeed. The promise has a condition: keep to the right course.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Kun (Earth): It is not your turn to lead the charge right now. Follow the right person and do your supporting part well, and the result will be good.
- What to do
- Even when you have achievements, don't make a show of them; share what is plentiful with those who have little, and treat people fairly. Those who can stay humble to the end have a good ending.
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: 8 yin · 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 · Xie (Release)
The difficulty is lifting; you can breathe out.
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.