Jiji, nine at the beginningHexagram 63, line 1 · Jiji (After Completion) · changing to 39
The line
In plain wordsHold the cartwheels back so they do not roll forward; the fox crossing the river gets its tail wet first. The thing has only just been accomplished, and being this careful and unhurried brings no blame.
The Image commentary on this line
曳其輪，義无咎也。
"Dragging back the wheels": 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 thing has only just been done, so don't rush to press on while you are winning. Slow down a little and make the wrap-up and handover solid. Being careful and not pushing ahead now, you will not go wrong.
- Love
- You have just made some progress, or just gotten past a hurdle, so don't rush to push further yet. Slow down and settle into how things are between you now. That way nothing goes wrong.
- Money
- The money has only just come in, or the debt has only just been paid off, so don't rush to spend it or put it back in somewhere. Keep your hands still and let things settle first; that way you will not go wrong.
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 Jiji.
Line position
A yang line in a yang place: it is 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 backs, old yang), this line is your answer. The primary hexagram is Jiji (After Completion); when this line changes it becomes Jian (Obstruction): hexagram 63 changing to 39.
Which text to read with several changing lines →
Resulting hexagram · Jian (Obstruction)
The road ahead is very hard. Do not force your way forward yet.