Zhen, six in the second placeHexagram 51, line 2 · Zhen (Thunder) · changing to 54
The line
In plain wordsThe thunder strikes and it is very dangerous. Your money and goods are lost too, and all you can do is climb the high hills to take shelter. There is no need to chase after them. You are able to keep hold of yourself, and after a while what was lost will come back on its own.
The Image commentary on this line
震來厲，乘剛也。
"Thunder comes with danger": it rides on the firm.
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
- The blow comes hard, and an opportunity or some of your standing may be lost with it. Don't push back head-on, and don't rush to chase after it. Retreat to safe ground, hold on to yourself, and wait for the blow to pass.
- Love
- A fierce quarrel or upheaval makes you feel you might lose the other person. Don't chase after explanations or try to win things back yet. Step back, steady yourself, and let this storm pass; don't make decisions in a panic.
- Money
- A sudden risk has cost you some money. Don't rush to chase it, and don't think about winning it all back right away; protect what is left first. Once you are steady, you will have the strength to earn it back slowly.
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 Zhen.
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 Zhen (Thunder); when this line changes it becomes Guimei (The Marrying Maiden): hexagram 51 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.