Xie, six at the beginningHexagram 40, line 1 · Xie (Release) · changing to 54
The line
In plain wordsThe difficulty has only just lifted, and someone above responds to you. No blame.
The Image commentary on this line
剛柔之際，義无咎也。
At the meeting point of the firm and the yielding, by what is right there is no blame.
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
- The difficulty has just passed, and someone above is backing you. Don't rush into big moves now. Rest and regroup steadily and find your rhythm again, and you will not go wrong.
- Love
- The tense time has just passed, and the other person is willing to respond to you. Don't rush to bring up old scores or ask for more right away. Just spend some quiet, good time together; there is no blame in that.
- Money
- The tightest time has just passed, and someone is willing to help you hold on. Don't rush to spend, and don't rush to make up your losses. Take a breather first; steady and safe is enough.
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 Xie.
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 Xie (Release); when this line changes it becomes Guimei (The Marrying Maiden): hexagram 40 changing to 54.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Guimei (The Marrying Maiden)
The position is wrong and the standing is not proper; pushing forward on your own initiative will cost you.