I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 15 with Changing Lines 1, 2, 6 to Hexagram 26
Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 15.1.2.6 -> 26
15. Leveling (謙 Qiān)
Trigrams
- Above
- ☷ Kūn (Earth) — 地 · Receptive
- Below
- ☶ Gèn (Mountain) — 山 · Stillness
The Symbolism of Hexagram 15
Hexagram 謙 (Qiān) describes a condition in which what is elevated is lowered and what is low is raised, creating balance. It is not self-effacement, but the proper adjustment of excess and deficiency.
Hexagram 15 Judgment
謙亨，君子有終。
(Qiān hēng, jūn zǐ yǒu zhōng.)
"Leveling brings smooth progress. The superior person brings it to completion."
When excess is reduced and deficiency is filled, movement becomes smooth. This creates a condition in which processes can continue without disruption.
The superior person carries this adjustment through to its conclusion, ensuring that balance is not temporary but sustained.
Hexagram 15 Image
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.)
"A mountain rises within the earth: leveling. The superior person gathers what is excessive and adds to what is lacking, distributing things according to balance."
The mountain is contained within the earth, its height moderated rather than exposed. This reflects reduction of excess.
Balance is achieved not by equalizing everything blindly, but by measuring and adjusting according to what each situation requires.
Line 1 Changing
謙謙君子，用涉大川，吉。
(Qiān qiān jūn zǐ, yòng shè dà chuān, jí.)
"Balanced in balance, the superior person uses this to undertake a major transition. Favorable outcome."
At the beginning, alignment is already established. Because there is no excess or distortion, movement through difficulty is possible.
The crossing succeeds because nothing is carried in imbalance.
Line 2 Changing
鳴謙，貞吉。
(Míng qiān, zhēn jí.)
"Balancing is made evident. Correct alignment leads to a favorable outcome."
Balance becomes visible outwardly, not hidden. It is recognized through its effects.
Maintaining this state steadily ensures that the condition remains stable and beneficial.
Line 6 Changing
鳴謙，利用行師，征邑國。
(Míng qiān, lì yòng xíng shī, zhēng yì guó.)
"Balancing is made evident. It is favorable to set things in motion to restore alignment."
At the highest level, balance is applied outwardly across a wider field. Correction extends beyond the immediate situation.
This is not conquest, but the reordering of what has fallen out of alignment.
Changing to:
26. Great Accumulation (大畜 Dà Chù)
Trigrams
- Above
- ☶ Gèn (Mountain) — 山 · Stillness
- Below
- ☰ Qián (Heaven) — 天 · Creative
The Symbolism of Hexagram 26
Hexagram 大畜 (Dà Chù) describes the containment of great force. Strength is not expressed outwardly but held, stored, and disciplined until the proper moment.
Hexagram 26 Judgment
大畜，利貞。不家食，吉。利涉大川。
(Dà chù, lì zhēn. Bù jiā shí, jí. Lì shè dà chuān.)
"Great accumulation. It is favorable to remain correctly aligned. Not eating at home brings favorable outcome. It is favorable to undertake a major transition."
Power is being gathered and restrained. Alignment ensures that what is accumulated remains usable and not destructive.
Not eating at home indicates reliance on a larger order rather than personal reserves. When strength is properly contained, it becomes possible to undertake significant movement.
Hexagram 26 Image
天在山中，大畜。君子以多識前言往行，以畜其德。
(Tiān zài shān zhōng, dà chù. Jūn zǐ yǐ duō shí qián yán wǎng xíng, yǐ chù qí dé.)
"Heaven is held within the mountain: great accumulation. The superior person learns from many past words and deeds and stores up virtue."
Heaven represents immense force; the mountain contains it. This is not suppression, but structured holding.
Through study and reflection, strength is accumulated internally and made stable.
Peace and wisdom on your journey!
With gratitude,
The I Ching Team