Yu, six at the beginningHexagram 16, line 1 · Yu (Enthusiasm) · changing to 51
The line
In plain wordsSo pleased with yourself that you cry it out loud: misfortune. With someone above backing you, you gain a moment's advantage and forget yourself completely. This kind of happiness is a disaster.
The Image commentary on this line
初六鳴豫，志窮凶也。
The six at the beginning, "delight that sounds forth": the purpose is exhausted, and there is misfortune.
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
止Hold back. This text describes a bad outcome. Carry on as you are and you will lose by it. Stop, step aside or change your approach. Do not force it.
How to read good fortune, misfortune, regret, humiliation and no blame →
Asking about work, love or money
- Work
- With someone above backing you, you have gained a little ground and are showing off everywhere, carried away with yourself. This kind of pride is the root of disaster. Quiet down at once, keep your head down and work, and stop boasting.
- Love
- Because you are liked and doted on, you are so pleased that you tell everyone and forget your sense of measure. This kind of happiness is a disaster. Rein it in now: stop showing off, and don't use being favored as license to do as you please.
- Money
- You have made a little money and have someone backing you, so you brag everywhere and spend freely. You are inviting disaster on yourself. Stop right now: keep your mouth shut, hold your purse tight, and stop showing off.
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 Yu.
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 Yu (Enthusiasm); when this line changes it becomes Zhen (Thunder): hexagram 16 changing to 51.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Zhen (Thunder)
A sudden shock will give you a fright, but it will not really hurt you.