Yu, nine in the fourth placeHexagram 16, line 4 · Yu (Enthusiasm) · changing to 2
The line
In plain wordsEveryone's happiness comes from you, and much is gained. Don't be suspicious; bring out your utmost sincerity, and friends will naturally gather around you.
The Image commentary on this line
由豫，大有得；志大行也。
"The source of delight. Great gains": the purpose is carried out greatly.
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. The text gives no verdict, but the picture it paints is a hopeful one. Act the way it describes and there will be something to gain.
How to read good fortune, misfortune, regret, humiliation and no blame →
Asking about work, love or money
- Work
- Everyone's drive comes from you; you are the one moving things along, and there is much to be gained now. Don't be suspicious. Trust the people around you sincerely, and they will naturally gather around you.
- Love
- You are the one who makes the people around you happy, and there is much to gain in love. Don't keep second-guessing or fretting over what you might gain or lose; give your whole heart, and the other person and those around you will naturally draw closer to you.
- Money
- The business comes alive because of you, and everyone who follows you does well; this is a time of great gain. Don't be suspicious of your partners. Deal with them sincerely, and people and resources will naturally gather.
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 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 Yu (Enthusiasm); when this line changes it becomes Kun (Earth): hexagram 16 changing to 2.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Kun (Earth)
It is not your turn to lead the charge right now. Follow the right person and do your supporting part well, and the result will be good.