I Ching reading: Zhen (Thunder) changing to Yu (Enthusiasm)
Zhen: Nine at the beginning
Thunder comes and all is alarm; afterward, talk and laughter. Good fortune.
震來虩虩，後笑言啞啞，吉。
吉Favorable
Reading
Yes, go ahead.A sudden shock will give you a fright, but it will not really hurt you.
Governing text · Zhen: Nine at the beginning
In plain wordsWhen the thunder strikes you shake with fear; afterward you are chatting and laughing. Good fortune.
- Now
- One clap of thunder after another: sudden events, scares, upheavals.
- 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 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
- Being afraid is normal; use the occasion to check and correct yourself. Above all, do not drop the most important thing you are holding. Steady yourself, and afterward you will still be able to talk and laugh.
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: 8 yin · 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 · Jian (Obstruction)
The road ahead is very hard. Do not force your way forward yet.
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.