Yi, six in the third placeHexagram 27, line 3 · Yi (Nourishment) · changing to 22
The line
In plain wordsYou go against the right way of feeding yourself; even with reasons, it brings misfortune. Don't do this for ten years; there is no good in it at all.
The Image commentary on this line
十年勿用，道大悖也。
"Do not act for ten years": the way is greatly violated.
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
- Making a living by crooked means is a dead end, even if you can give reasons for it. Don't touch that kind of work now, and don't touch it later either; it can only do you harm.
- Love
- Filling your needs in improper ways, such as trading affection for advantage or endlessly taking from the other person, is wrong no matter how many reasons you have. Don't go down this road; however long you walk it, no good comes of it.
- Money
- This money does not come from a proper source; however many reasons you have, you cannot take it. Don't touch it, and don't tell yourself you will do it for a while and then stop; there is no good in it at all.
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 Yi.
Line position
A yin line in a yang place: it is not in its proper place. Its partner is the top line, which is its opposite, so the two answer each other.
Third place: the top of the lower trigram, a place of risk. A moment of transition. Be on guard.
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 Yi (Nourishment); when this line changes it becomes Bi (Adornment): hexagram 27 changing to 22.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Bi (Adornment)
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