I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 13 with Changing Lines 1, 4, 5, 6 to Hexagram 15

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 13.1.4.5.6 -> 15

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

13. Fellowship with Men

Yin Yin Yin Yang Yin Yin

15. Modesty

13. Fellowship with Men (同人 Tóng Rén)

Trigrams

Above
☰ Qián (Heaven)
Below
☲ Lí (Fire)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 13

Hexagram 同人 (Tóng Rén) represents fellowship, unity, and cooperation with others. It emphasizes the importance of joining with others to achieve common goals. This hexagram encourages open communication, mutual respect, and working together.

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:
“Fellowship with men in the open. Success. It is favorable to cross the great water. The perseverance of the superior person brings success.”

This hexagram encourages open, harmonious relationships with others, especially in shared endeavors. Success comes from unity. It also suggests that it is a favorable time to undertake great challenges or cross difficult obstacles. Perseverance and collaboration bring success.

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 together with fire: The image of Fellowship with Men. The superior person organizes and clarifies the differences between people and things.”

The image of fire and heaven represents the joining of forces. The superior person understands how to bring together diverse groups and individuals, recognizing their differences while fostering unity. It advises clear communication and understanding to achieve harmony.

Line 1 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"同人于门，无咎。"
(Tóng rén yú mén, wú jiù.)
English Translation:
“Fellowship with men at the gate. No blame.”

This line speaks of beginning to establish relationships with others. As this fellowship is still in its early stages, there is no blame. It advises being open to others and making connections.

Line 4 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"乘其墉，弗克攻，吉。"
(Chéng qí yōng, fú kè gōng, jí.)
English Translation:
“Climbing up the city wall but unable to attack. Good fortune.”

This line suggests a situation where force or confrontation is not the right approach. Instead, restraint and patience lead to good fortune. Sometimes not attacking is the best way to maintain harmony and avoid conflict.

Line 5 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"同人，先号咷而后笑。大师克相遇。"
(Tóng rén, xiān háo táo ér hòu xiào. Dà shī kè xiāng yù.)
English Translation:
“Fellowship with men. First weeping and lamenting, then laughing. The great leader conquers and meets with others.”

This line describes a situation where initial difficulties or conflicts give way to joy and unity. After overcoming challenges, true fellowship is achieved, and the great leader successfully brings people together.

Line 6 Changing

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

This line speaks of expanding fellowship beyond one’s immediate circle to include those in more distant or different areas. By reaching out and forming connections with others outside the usual group, success is achieved, and there is no regret.

Changing to:

15. Modesty (謙 Qiān)

Trigrams

Above
☷ Kūn (Earth)
Below
☶ Gèn (Mountain)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 15

Hexagram 謙 (Qiān) symbolizes modesty. This hexagram represents the virtue of humility, where individuals acknowledge their limitations and act without arrogance. Modesty brings success by allowing growth and development without drawing negative attention.

Hexagram 15 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"謙亨，君子有終。"
(Qiān hēng, jūn zǐ yǒu zhōng.)
English Translation:
“Modesty creates success. The superior person completes their task.”

This hexagram advises modest behavior and humility as the key to success. The superior person accomplishes their goals by staying humble and grounded. Modesty allows them to remain focused and avoid unnecessary challenges.

Hexagram 15 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"地中有山，謙。君子以裒多益寡，稱物平施。"
(Dì zhōng yǒu shān, qiān. Jūn zǐ yǐ póu duō yì guǎ, chēng wù píng shī.)
English Translation:
“Within the earth, there is a mountain: The image of Modesty. The superior person reduces that which is too much and augments that which is too little, thus balancing the gift of things.”

The image of a mountain within the earth symbolizes hidden strength. The superior person uses this time to balance things, helping those with less and gently reducing the excess of those with more. This creates harmony and equilibrium in the world.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team