Qian, six in the second placeHexagram 15, line 2 · Qian (Humility) · changing to 46
The line
In plain wordsYour reputation for humility has spread — it comes from the heart and is not put on. Stay true: good fortune.
The Image commentary on this line
鳴謙貞吉，中心得也。
"Humility that sounds forth. Staying true brings good fortune": it is gained in the center of the heart.
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
- Word of your steady, humble way of working has spread, and everyone has seen it. This humility is sincere, so keep to it, and don't start putting on airs because people praise you; that is good.
- Love
- You treat people sincerely and humbly, and those around you know it. It is not an act, so keep it up; what someone who truly understands you values is exactly this goodness that comes from the heart.
- Money
- You are modest and fair in your dealings, you are known for it, and people are willing to trust you and do business with you. Stay true to this, and don't trade your good name for quick gain; then all is well.
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 Qian.
Line position
A yin line in a yin place: it is in its proper place; it holds the center of its trigram. Its partner is the fifth line, which is also yin, so there is no answer from it.
Second place: the center of the lower trigram, a place of praise. Stay centered and yielding.
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 Qian (Humility); when this line changes it becomes Sheng (Rising): hexagram 15 changing to 46.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Sheng (Rising)
A steady rise; go forward with confidence.