I Ching reading: Feng (Abundance) changing to Xiaoguo (Small Excess)
Feng: Nine at the beginning
One meets the lord who is one's match. Though they are equals, no blame. Going earns esteem.
遇其配主，雖旬无咎，往有尚。
吉Favorable
Reading
Yes, go ahead.This is the very height. Use it well, and know that what peaks will decline.
Governing text · Feng: Nine at the beginning
In plain wordsYou meet the person who is your match. Though the two of you are equally strong, there is no blame. Go to him and you will be valued.
- Now
- Greatness and fullness, like the sun at noon.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Nine at the beginning. 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 Xiaoguo (Small Excess): Small things can be done; do not touch the big ones. Better to stay a little low.
- What to do
- Do not worry; while it lasts, get things done openly and honorably. At the same time understand that once noon has passed the sun begins to slant. Do not mistake now for forever.
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: 8 yin · 3: 7 yang · 4: 7 yang · 5: 8 yin · 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 · 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.