I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 13 with Changing Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 to Hexagram 29

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 13.1.2.3.4.6 -> 29

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

13. Union of People

Yin Yang Yin Yin Yang Yin

29. Repeated Depth

13. Union of People (同人 Tóng Rén)

Trigrams

Above
☰ Qián (Heaven) — 天 · Creative
Below
☲ Lí (Fire) — 火 · Radiance

The Symbolism of Hexagram 13

Hexagram 同人 (Tóng Rén) describes alignment among people based on what is shared and visible. It is not mere closeness, but union formed in the open through recognition of a common principle.

Hexagram 13 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
同人于野，亨。利涉大川，利君子贞。
(Tóng rén yú yě, hēng. Lì shè dà chuān, lì jūn zǐ zhēn.)
English Translation:
"Union with people in the open. Smooth progress. It is favorable to undertake a major transition. It is favorable for the superior person to remain correctly aligned."

True alignment arises in what is open and shared, not confined to private or exclusive circles. When union is based on a clear common ground, movement becomes possible even across difficulty.

Constancy ensures that this union does not fragment. Without a stable principle, association becomes unstable or partial.

Hexagram 13 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
天火同人。君子以类族辨物。
(Tiān huǒ tóng rén. Jūn zǐ yǐ lèi zú biàn wù.)
English Translation:
"Heaven and fire move together: union of people. The superior person distinguishes kinds and groups things according to their nature."

Fire illuminates upward toward heaven, making what is shared visible. Union is formed through clarity, not through confusion or sameness.

The superior person does not erase differences but understands them, grouping and relating things appropriately. Through this, true alignment becomes possible.

Line 1 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
同人于门，无咎。
(Tóng rén yú mén, wú jiù.)
English Translation:
"Union at the gate. No error."

Union begins at the threshold—an initial point of contact. It is still limited, but it is correct in direction.

There is no error because the movement toward connection has begun, even if it is not yet fully developed.

Line 2 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
同人于宗，吝。
(Tóng rén yú zōng, lìn.)
English Translation:
"Union within the clan. Limited outcome."

When union is confined to a closed group, it becomes limited and self-referential.

This restricts broader alignment and prevents the formation of a wider, more effective unity.

Line 3 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
伏戎于莽，升其高陵，三岁不兴。
(Fú róng yú mǎng, shēng qí gāo líng, sān suì bù xīng.)
English Translation:
"Forces concealed in the brush, rising to high ground; for an extended period, no movement."

This line shows hidden opposition within what should be union. Suspicion and guarded positioning prevent true alignment.

Because trust is absent, no real progress can occur, even over an extended period.

Line 4 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
乘其墉，弗克攻，吉。
(Chéng qí yōng, fú kè gōng, jí.)
English Translation:
"Positioned upon the wall, yet not advancing to attack. Favorable outcome."

There is awareness of division, but force is withheld. This restraint prevents further separation.

By not escalating conflict, the possibility of restoring alignment remains intact.

Line 6 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
同人于郊，无悔。
(Tóng rén yú jiāo, wú huǐ.)
English Translation:
"Union in the outskirts. No regret."

Union extends beyond the center into wider space. It is no longer confined or exclusive.

Because it remains open and unforced, it brings no regret, even if it lacks intensity.

Changing to:

29. Repeated Depth (坎 Kǎn)

Trigrams

Above
☵ Kǎn (Water) — 水 · Depth
Below
☵ Kǎn (Water) — 水 · Depth

The Symbolism of Hexagram 29

Hexagram 坎 (Kǎn) describes repeated descent into depth. It represents recurring exposure to danger, requiring continuity of movement and internal stability.

Hexagram 29 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
習坎，有孚，維心亨，行有尚。
(Xí kǎn, yǒu fú, wéi xīn hēng, xíng yǒu shàng.)
English Translation:
"Repeated depth. There is underlying alignment. In the heart, there is smooth progress. Movement has value."

The situation involves recurring entry into difficulty. Stability must come from within, not from external conditions.

Continuity of movement is required. Stopping within danger leads to entrapment.

Hexagram 29 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
水流至坎，習坎。君子以常德行，習教事。
(Shuǐ liú zhì kǎn, xí kǎn. Jūn zǐ yǐ cháng dé xíng, xí jiào shì.)
English Translation:
"Water flows on into the depths: repeated depth. The superior person keeps conduct constant and practices the work of instruction."

Water does not resist the terrain—it continues through it. This reflects persistence through danger rather than avoidance.

Consistency of behavior provides stability when conditions are unstable.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team