Yi, six in the third placeHexagram 42, line 3 · Yi (Increase) · changing to 37
The line
In plain wordsA misfortune is used to help you along — knocking you, startling you, is really helping you. No blame. Be sincere at heart, keep to the middle way, and when something comes up, report it formally to those above.
The Image commentary on this line
益用凶事，固有之也。
"Increased by means of misfortune": this was one's own all along.
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
- Getting criticized or running into a wall is really pushing you to grow; it is not a bad thing. Own it honestly and don't go to extremes; when there is a problem, lay it out to those above formally, through the proper channels, and don't keep it quietly covered up.
- Love
- A storm in your love life has shaken you awake; really, it is showing you what needs to change. Face it sincerely and don't say things that go too far; whatever it is, choose a proper moment and talk it through face to face.
- Money
- If you have taken a loss or had a scare with money, treat it as the price of a lesson; it is forcing you to close the gaps. Be honest, act steadily, and whatever needs explaining, explain formally, in black and white.
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 (Increase); when this line changes it becomes Jiaren (The Family): hexagram 42 changing to 37.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Jiaren (The Family)
First put the affairs of the household (your own inner circle) in order.