I Ching reading: Guai (Resolution) changing to Daguo (Great Excess)
Guai: Nine at the beginning
Strength in the forward toes. Going without being able to win becomes blame.
壯于前趾，往不勝為咎。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.There is something that should be cleared away, and the time has come to decide.
Governing text · Guai: Nine at the beginning
In plain wordsStrength put into the toes that step forward. You are at the bottom, showing off your strength and rushing ahead; you go, you cannot win, and it turns into blame.
- Now
- Five parts good against one part bad; only the final decisive step remains. But that last step is still dangerous.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Nine at the beginning. 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 Daguo (Great Excess): The load is too heavy and the beam is already bent. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.
- What to do
- Bring the matter into the open and state it clearly; win everyone's support. Put your own side in order first. Do not open with a head-on clash. Be decisive, but not impulsive.
Read more closely
Which text applies
One changing line: read that line of the primary hexagram.
Your six throws, bottom to top: 1: 9 yang (changing) · 2: 7 yang · 3: 7 yang · 4: 7 yang · 5: 7 yang · 6: 8 yin
Line position
In its proper place · not answered by the fourth line
First place: the beginning of the matter. Low position, little power. Begin carefully.
Verdict words in the text
Nuclear hexagram · Qian (Heaven)
The momentum is just right. It is a good time to go all in, but don't overshoot.
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.