Qian, six in the fourth placeHexagram 15, line 4 · Qian (Humility) · changing to 62
The line
In plain wordsNothing is unfavorable. But you should go a step further in putting your humility into action, and not dare to be satisfied with yourself on its account.
The Image commentary on this line
无不利撝謙；不違則也。
"Nothing that is not favorable. Put humility forth still further": this does not go against the rule.
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
- You have moved up, and everything is going well. All the more reason to put humility into action: give the credit to the people who really did the work, keep to the rules with those above and below, and don't grow complacent because things are smooth.
- Love
- The relationship is going smoothly, and nothing is wrong. This is exactly when to show your humility in what you do: be more understanding, give way a little more, and don't take the other person's goodness for granted.
- Money
- Money is coming in well, and nothing is unfavorable. Now more than ever, let your humility show: give a little more when you split the gains, be even more courteous to those who help you earn, and don't grow complacent or showy.
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. Its partner is the first line, which is also yin, so there is no answer from it.
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 inscribed sides, old yin), this line is your answer. The primary hexagram is Qian (Humility); when this line changes it becomes Xiaoguo (Small Excess): hexagram 15 changing to 62.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Xiaoguo (Small Excess)
Small things can be done; do not touch the big ones. Better to stay a little low.