Cui, nine in the fifth placeHexagram 45, line 5 · Cui (Gathering) · changing to 16
The line
In plain wordsYou gather the many and you hold rank as well; no blame. If some still do not trust you, cultivate the virtues of goodness, constancy and uprightness over the long term, and regret will vanish.
The Image commentary on this line
萃有位，志未光也。
"Gathering, and holding the position": the purpose has not yet come to light.
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
- You have the position and you can bring people together; that is fine. But some are still not convinced: don't press them with your authority, and win them over slowly by doing well, doing right and keeping your word over the long haul.
- Love
- Your place in this relationship is secure, but the other person still has doubts. Don't rush to prove yourself with words; treat the other person well over the long run, be steady and keep your word, and the doubts and regrets will slowly fade.
- Money
- The money and resources are in your hands and your position is secure, but your partners are not all convinced yet. Don't use money to lean on people or to buy their loyalty; keeping your word, being fair and staying constant over the long run is what wins people over.
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 Cui.
Line position
A yang line in a yang place: it is in its proper place; it holds the center of its trigram. Its partner is the second line, which is its opposite, so the two answer each other.
Fifth place: the center of the upper trigram, the ruler's seat, a place of achievement. This is where things are decided.
When you get this line
If this is the only changing line in your cast (three backs, old yang), this line is your answer. The primary hexagram is Cui (Gathering); when this line changes it becomes Yu (Enthusiasm): hexagram 45 changing to 16.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Yu (Enthusiasm)
People are willing and the mood is good. It suits getting everyone moving on something, but don't get lost in feeling pleased.