Pi, nine in the fourth placeHexagram 12, line 4 · Pi (Standstill) · changing to 20
The line
In plain wordsThis is heaven's mandate, and there is no blame; your companions share in the blessing too. The blockage is more than half over, and the turning point is near.
The Image commentary on this line
有命无咎，志行也。
"There is a mandate. No blame": the purpose is carried out.
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
平Neutral. Neither good nor bad. Do your part, correct mistakes, and nothing will go wrong.
How to read good fortune, misfortune, regret, humiliation and no blame →
Asking about work, love or money
- Work
- The blocked stretch is mostly behind you and a turn is near, so you can start to act. Move with the times and don't be too hard or too forceful, and there is no blame; when it comes off, the people who stuck it out with you share in the good.
- Love
- The stiffest, coldest stretch in your love life is nearly over. Follow the turn to draw closer and mend things, without pushing too hard; keep your sense of measure, and nothing will go wrong.
- Money
- The tightest days are mostly behind you, and things are starting to loosen. You can slowly start to move again, but don't splash out or pour money in the moment things ease; go bit by bit with the turn, and you can't go wrong.
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 yang line in a yin place: it is not in its proper place. Its partner is the first line, which is its opposite, so the two answer each other.
Fourth place: next to the ruler, a place of caution. Serve those above with care.
When you get this line
If this is the only changing line in your cast (three backs, old yang), this line is your answer. The primary hexagram is Pi (Standstill); when this line changes it becomes Guan (Contemplation): hexagram 12 changing to 20.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Guan (Contemplation)
Don't move yet. Take a good look.