I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 11 with Changing Lines 2, 4, 5 to Hexagram 49

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 11.2.4.5 -> 49

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 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 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 5 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"帝乙归妹,以祉元吉。"
(Dì Yǐ guī mèi, yǐ zhǐ yuán jí.)
English Translation:
“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.

Changing to:

49. Revolution (革 Gé)

Trigrams

Above
☱ Dùi (Lake)
Below
☲ Lí (Fire)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 49

Hexagram 革 (Gé) represents revolution or transformation. This hexagram speaks of a time when radical change is necessary to achieve progress. Success comes from carefully timing and executing the transformation with proper support and preparation.

Hexagram 49 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"革,己日乃孚。元亨,利貞,悔亡。"
(Gé, jǐ rì nǎi fú. Yuán hēng, lì zhēn, huǐ wáng.)
English Translation:
“Revolution. On your own day, you are believed. Supreme success. Perseverance brings good fortune. Regret disappears.”

This hexagram advises a time of transformation, where change is necessary for progress. Success comes from careful planning and executing the change at the right time. By remaining persistent and committed, any regrets or doubts will fade away.

Hexagram 49 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"澤中有火,革。君子以治曆明時。"
(Zé zhōng yǒu huǒ, gé. Jūn zǐ yǐ zhì lì míng shí.)
English Translation:
“Fire in the lake: The image of Revolution. The superior person sets the calendar and makes the seasons clear.”

The image of fire in the lake symbolizes the potential for transformation that lies within a stable situation. The superior person, like the fire in the lake, knows when it is time for change and sets the right timing for transformation, ensuring progress.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team