I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 11 with Changing Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 to Hexagram 35

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 11.1.2.3.4.6 -> 35

Old Yin Young Yin Old Yin Old Yang Old Yang Old Yang

11. Peace

Yang Yin Yang Yin Yin Yin

35. Progress

11. Peace (泰 Tài)

Trigrams

Above
☷ Kūn (Earth)
Below
☰ Qián (Heaven)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 11

Hexagram 泰 (Tài) symbolizes peace and harmony. This hexagram represents a time when heaven and earth are in perfect balance, and all things function smoothly. It signifies a period of prosperity, ease, and stability.

Hexagram 11 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"泰，小往大来，吉亨。"
(Tài, xiǎo wǎng dà lái, jí hēng.)
English Translation:
“Peace. The small departs, the great approaches. Good fortune and success.”

This hexagram signifies a time of transition when small, petty concerns fall away, and larger, more significant matters take their place. It is a time of prosperity and harmony, where everything flows smoothly, bringing good fortune and success.

Hexagram 11 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"天地交泰，后以财成天地之道，辅相天地之宜，以左右民。"
(Tiān dì jiāo tài, hòu yǐ cái chéng tiān dì zhī dào, fǔ xiāng tiān dì zhī yí, yǐ zuǒ yòu mín.)
English Translation:
“Heaven and earth unite: The image of Peace. The ruler completes the cycle of heaven and earth, supports harmony, and ensures the welfare of the people.”

The image of heaven and earth in harmony represents a time when all elements work together in perfect balance. The wise ruler uses this time to support and enhance the natural order, ensuring that the people prosper and that peace and harmony are maintained.

Line 1 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"拔茅茹，以其汇，征吉。"
(Bá máo rú, yǐ qí huì, zhēng jí.)
English Translation:
“Pulling up the grass, its roots entwined. Advance brings good fortune.”

This line describes pulling up grass by its roots, symbolizing the idea that everything is interconnected. In times of peace, advancing in unity with others brings good fortune. Collective effort leads to success.

Line 2 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"包荒，用冯河，不遐遗，朋亡，得尚于中行。"
(Bāo huāng, yòng féng hé, bù xiá yí, péng wáng, dé shàng yú zhōng xíng.)
English Translation:
“Tolerating disorder, crossing the great river with strength. No misfortune. Companions disappear, but one finds support in the middle way.”

This line speaks of tolerance and strength in times of transition. By tolerating minor difficulties and forging ahead, one can avoid misfortune. Even if companions fall away, staying true to the middle path brings support and success.

Line 3 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"无平不陂，无往不复，艰贞无咎，勿恤其孚，于食有福。"
(Wú píng bù bēi, wú wǎng bù fù, jiān zhēn wú jiù, wù xù qí fú, yú shí yǒu fú.)
English Translation:
“No plain not followed by a slope. No going not followed by a return. Perseverance in difficult times brings no blame. Do not worry about sincerity. You will enjoy prosperity in food and blessing.”

This line reminds us that peace is often followed by challenges. Just as plains are followed by slopes, good times may be followed by difficulties. However, perseverance through hardship leads to no blame, and prosperity will follow.

Line 4 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"翩翩，不富以其邻，不戒以孚。"
(Piān piān, bù fù yǐ qí lín, bù jiè yǐ fú.)
English Translation:
“He flutters about but does not enrich his neighbor. He does not show caution, yet he has sincerity.”

This line describes someone who moves freely and appears unconcerned, as if fluttering lightly. Though he does not actively support or enrich those around him, his sincerity remains intact. This suggests that even without deliberate care or caution for others, a sincere heart can still navigate challenges effectively. The line encourages maintaining genuine intentions, even if one's actions are less than perfect.

Line 6 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"城复于隍，勿用师，自邑告命，贞吝。"
(Chéng fù yú huáng, wù yòng shī, zì yì gào mìng, zhēn lìn.)
English Translation:
“The wall falls back into the moat. Do not use armies. Issue commands within your own city. Perseverance brings regret.”

This line warns of a return to disorder, symbolized by the walls collapsing back into the moat. It advises against relying on force or external measures to restore peace. Instead, it suggests handling issues internally, focusing on wise governance within one's own sphere. If one persists in rigid methods without addressing underlying issues, regret will follow. The message emphasizes that true peace requires balanced and thoughtful actions rather than mere outward control.

Changing to:

35. Progress (晉 Jìn)

Trigrams

Above
☲ Lí (Fire)
Below
☴ Xùn (Wind)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 35

Hexagram 晉 (Jìn) represents progress and advancement. This hexagram speaks of a time of rapid movement and development, fueled by enthusiasm and the support of others. Success comes from steady, forward motion and remaining adaptable.

Hexagram 35 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"晉，康侯用錫馬蕃庶，晝日三接。"
(Jìn, kāng hóu yòng xī mǎ fán shù, zhòu rì sān jiē.)
English Translation:
“Progress. The prince is honored with horses in large numbers. He is granted audience three times in one day.”

This hexagram describes a time of rapid progress, where great honors and opportunities come frequently. Success comes from maintaining this momentum and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.

Hexagram 35 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"明出地上，晉。君子以自昭明德。"
(Míng chū dì shàng, jìn. Jūn zǐ yǐ zì zhāo míng dé.)
English Translation:
“The sun rises above the earth: The image of Progress. The superior person illuminates their own virtue.”

The image of the sun rising represents progress and growth. The superior person uses this time to bring clarity and illumination to their virtues, spreading light and understanding to others.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team