Xie, six in the third placeHexagram 40, line 3 · Xie (Release) · changing to 32
The line
In plain wordsCarrying a load on your back, yet riding in a carriage — holding a place you are not fit for and parading it about, you bring the robbers on yourself. Even if you came by the position properly, it is humiliating. Only by stepping aside can you escape.
The Image commentary on this line
負且乘，亦可醜也，自我致戎，又誰咎也。
"Carrying a load on the back while riding in a carriage": this too is shameful. When I myself bring on the armed attack, who else is to 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
慎Proceed with care. There is some risk, or some regret left over, but nothing serious. Notice it early, correct it early, and things turn for the better.
How to read good fortune, misfortune, regret, humiliation and no blame →
Asking about work, love or money
- Work
- Your position outstrips your ability, and you flaunt it everywhere; that is inviting envy and attack on yourself. Even if you came by the position properly, it is humiliating. Rein yourself in early, or simply step aside.
- Love
- Putting on a show you can't keep up to attract someone, or flaunting your relationship, only invites gossip and trouble. Even if your feelings are real, it ends in embarrassment. Tone it down; keeping a low profile is what keeps you safe.
- Money
- Your money is not yet secure, and you are already splashing it around and showing off; that is inviting trouble to your own door. Even if the money was earned honestly, this is humiliating. Drop the show; only a low profile will keep you out of it.
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 top line, which is also yin, so there is no answer from it.
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 Xie (Release); when this line changes it becomes Heng (Endurance): hexagram 40 changing to 32.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Heng (Endurance)
This one is won by lasting.