Guan, nine at the topHexagram 20, line 6 · Guan (Contemplation) · changing to 8
The line
In plain wordsOthers are watching his conduct. Though no longer in office, he is still being watched, and must still act rightly to be without blame.
The Image commentary on this line
觀其生，志未平也。
"Contemplating his life": his purpose is not yet at rest.
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
- You have already stepped aside and are no longer the one in charge, but people are still watching you. Keep your words and actions upright as before, and don't get careless thinking no one is keeping track.
- Love
- Even if a relationship is behind you, or you are no longer at the center of the other person's life, people are still watching how you act. Treat others with the same dignity and restraint as before, don't let your guard down, and nothing will go wrong.
- Money
- Even after you step down and stop running things, people will still watch how you deal with money and with others. Keep the accounts clear, don't take advantage, give no one grounds for talk, and there is no blame.
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 Guan.
Line position
A yang line in a yin place: it is not in its proper place. Its partner is the third line, which is its opposite, so the two answer each other.
Top place: the end of the matter. What reaches its limit turns. Know when to stop.
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 Guan (Contemplation); when this line changes it becomes Bi (Alliance): hexagram 20 changing to 8.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Bi (Alliance)
It is time to find people to work with and draw close to your companions, and to do it early.