I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 25 with Changing Lines 1, 2, 3, 5 to Hexagram 50

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 25.1.2.3.5 -> 50

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

25. Innocence

Yang Yin Yang Yang Yang Yin

50. The Cauldron

25. Innocence (無妄 Wú Wàng)

Trigrams

Above
☰ Qián (Heaven)
Below
☳ Zhèn (Thunder)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 25

Hexagram 無妄 (Wú Wàng) symbolizes innocence or the absence of falsehood. This hexagram speaks of acting with sincerity, without ulterior motives, and maintaining a state of natural purity. Success comes from being genuine and spontaneous.

Hexagram 25 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"無妄，元亨，利貞。其匪正有眚，不利有攸往。"
(Wú wàng, yuán hēng, lì zhēn. Qí fěi zhèng yǒu shěng, bù lì yǒu yōu wǎng.)
English Translation:
“Innocence. Supreme success. Perseverance furthers. If one is not as they should be, they have misfortune, and it is not favorable to undertake anything.”

This hexagram advises maintaining innocence and sincerity. Success comes from acting with integrity and without ulterior motives. However, if one strays from the right path, misfortune follows. It is important to be true to oneself.

Hexagram 25 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"天下雷行，物與无妄。先王以茂對時育萬物。"
(Tiān xià léi xíng, wù yǔ wú wàng. Xiān wáng yǐ mào duì shí yù wàn wù.)
English Translation:
“Thunder beneath heaven: The image of Innocence. The ancient kings nurtured and cared for all beings, responding to the seasons and bringing prosperity to all things.”

The image of thunder moving beneath heaven represents the power of natural forces. The superior person uses this time to nurture and care for others, aligning their actions with the natural rhythms of life. This brings prosperity and success.

Line 1 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"無妄，往吉。"
(Wú wàng, wǎng jí.)
English Translation:
“Innocence. Going forward brings good fortune.”

This line advises proceeding with innocence and sincerity. By acting without ulterior motives, one finds success and good fortune.

Line 2 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"不耕获，不菑畬，则利有攸往。"
(Bù gēng huò, bù zī yú, zé lì yǒu yōu wǎng.)
English Translation:
“Not plowing, but harvesting. Not planting, but reaping. It is favorable to undertake something.”

This line suggests that natural rewards come without forced effort. By acting in alignment with the natural flow of life, success comes easily. It is a favorable time to act.

Line 3 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"无妄之災，或系之牛，行人之得，邑人之災。"
(Wú wàng zhī zāi, huò xì zhī niú, xíng rén zhī dé, yì rén zhī zāi.)
English Translation:
“Innocent misfortune. A tied-up cow is taken by a passerby. The passerby gains, while the town suffers misfortune.”

This line describes a situation where innocent actions lead to unintended consequences. The passerby benefits from something that was not theirs to take, while the community suffers. It warns of misfortune even when acting innocently.

Line 5 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"无妄之疾，勿藥有喜。"
(Wú wàng zhī jí, wù yào yǒu xǐ.)
English Translation:
“Innocent illness. Do not use medicine. There is joy.”

This line speaks of a temporary difficulty that resolves naturally. Rather than trying to force a solution, it advises patience, as the issue will resolve on its own and bring happiness.

Changing to:

50. The Cauldron (鼎 Dǐng)

Trigrams

Above
☲ Lí (Fire)
Below
☴ Xùn (Wind)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 50

Hexagram 鼎 (Dǐng) represents a cauldron, symbolizing nourishment and transformation. This hexagram speaks of a time when one’s resources and abilities are being refined and used to nourish and support others. Success comes from utilizing what is in the cauldron and making something valuable.

Hexagram 50 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"鼎，元吉，亨。"
(Dǐng, yuán jí, hēng.)
English Translation:
“The Cauldron. Great good fortune. Success.”

This hexagram advises a time of great transformation and nourishment. Like a cauldron cooking food, one’s resources and abilities are being refined to create something valuable. Success comes from sharing this nourishment with others.

Hexagram 50 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"木上有火，鼎。君子以正位凝命。"
(Mù shàng yǒu huǒ, dǐng. Jūn zǐ yǐ zhèng wèi níng mìng.)
English Translation:
“Fire over wood: The image of The Cauldron. The superior person makes their position correct and consolidates their destiny.”

The image of fire over wood represents the process of cooking and transforming raw ingredients into something nourishing. The superior person, like the cauldron, uses their resources and position to create something lasting and valuable.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team