Mingyi, six in the second placeHexagram 36, line 2 · Mingyi (Darkened Light) · changing to 11
The line
In plain wordsThe wound is in the left thigh; it has not yet reached a vital spot. Quickly bring a strong horse to the rescue: good fortune.
The Image commentary on this line
六二之吉，順以則也。
The good fortune of six in the second place: it is compliant and follows 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 already been hurt a little, sidelined or held down, but not at the core. Quickly find strong help to get yourself out, and don't delay. That is good.
- Love
- You have been hurt in love, but luckily not at the core. Put real effort into repairing it early: say what needs saying, and ask for help where you need it. Don't delay; there is still time.
- Money
- You have taken a loss, but it hasn't cut to the bone. Stop it quickly and get someone knowledgeable and reliable to lend a hand. Move fast, and it can still be saved.
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 Mingyi.
Line position
A yin line in a yin place: it is in its proper place; it holds the center of its trigram. Its partner is the fifth line, which is also yin, so there is no answer from it.
Second place: the center of the lower trigram, a place of praise. Stay centered and yielding.
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 Mingyi (Darkened Light); when this line changes it becomes Tai (Peace): hexagram 36 changing to 11.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Tai (Peace)
A good time when above and below are in touch and everything runs smoothly.