I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 11 with Changing Lines 2, 3, 5, 6 to Hexagram 42
Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 11.2.3.5.6 -> 42
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
"泰，小往大来，吉亨。"
(Tài, xiǎo wǎng dà lái, jí hēng.)
“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
"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.)
“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 2 Changing
"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.)
“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
"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.)
“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 5 Changing
"帝乙归妹，以祉元吉。"
(Dì Yǐ guī mèi, yǐ zhǐ yuán jí.)
“The ruler marries off his younger sister. Great good fortune and blessings.”
This line speaks of a union, symbolized by a royal marriage, which brings great harmony and blessings. It represents the peaceful joining of forces or groups, leading to prosperity and good fortune.
Line 6 Changing
"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.)
“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:
42. Increase (益 Yì)
Trigrams
- Above
- ☴ Xùn (Wind)
- Below
- ☳ Zhèn (Thunder)
The Symbolism of Hexagram 42
Hexagram 益 (Yì) represents increase, growth, or expansion. This hexagram speaks of a time when positive developments and opportunities for growth are present. Success comes from giving and sharing with others, which leads to mutual benefit and prosperity.
Hexagram 42 Judgment
"益，利有攸往，利涉大川。"
(Yì, lì yǒu yōu wǎng, lì shè dà chuān.)
“Increase. It is favorable to have somewhere to go. It is favorable to cross the great river.”
This hexagram advises taking advantage of opportunities for growth. Moving forward with purpose and crossing challenges (symbolized by the great river) brings success. By being generous and sharing resources, one fosters mutual prosperity.
Hexagram 42 Image
"風雷，益。君子以見善則遷，有過則改。"
(Fēng léi, yì. Jūn zǐ yǐ jiàn shàn zé qiān, yǒu guò zé gǎi.)
“Wind and thunder: The image of Increase. The superior person sees good and moves toward it. If they see a mistake, they correct it.”
The image of wind and thunder represents dynamic energy and growth. The superior person uses this energy to recognize opportunities for improvement and correction. By moving toward what is good and correcting errors, one fosters growth and success.
Peace and wisdom on your journey!
With gratitude,
The I Ching Team