Pi, six at the beginningHexagram 12, line 1 · Pi (Standstill) · changing to 25
The line
In plain wordsPull up one stalk of thatch grass and a whole string comes up joined at the roots — the wrong people, too, come in groups. But the bad has not yet shown its head; keep to the right course now and there is good fortune, and things go through.
The Image commentary on this line
拔茅貞吉，志在君也。
"Pulling up thatch grass", and "staying true brings good fortune": the purpose is set on the ruler.
The small Image commentary is the earliest explanation of the line texts. It usually explains a line from its position: where it stands, whether it holds the center, and which line answers it.
Verdict
吉Favorable. 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.
How to read good fortune, misfortune, regret, humiliation and no blame →
Asking about work, love or money
- Work
- The mood is starting to shift, and people are forming cliques, group by group, though the harm has not yet shown. Hold to the right course now and don't join in the noise; that is good, and things still go through.
- Love
- The people around you are egging each other on and steering the mood as a crowd, and for now you cannot see the harm in it. Keep to your own principles, keep your heart on the right person and the right things, and don't follow the crowd; that is good, and love goes smoothly too.
- Money
- People are calling on you as a group to join them in something, and the downside has not shown itself yet. Keep to the right path now and don't rush in with the herd; that is the safe, smooth way.
This is how to read it when this is the only changing line. With several changing lines, first see which text governs; for the hexagram as a whole, see Pi.
Line position
A yin line in a yang place: it is not in its proper place. Its partner is the fourth line, which is its opposite, so the two answer each other.
First place: the beginning of the matter. Low position, little power. Begin carefully.
When you get this line
If this is the only changing line in your cast (three inscribed sides, old yin), this line is your answer. The primary hexagram is Pi (Standstill); when this line changes it becomes Wuwang (Innocence): hexagram 12 changing to 25.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Wuwang (Innocence)
Honestly do what ought to be done. Don't count on luck, and don't make rash moves.