I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 25 with Changing Lines 1, 2, 4, 5 to Hexagram 4

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 25.1.2.4.5 -> 4

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

25. Innocence

Yang Yin Yin Yin Yang Yin

4. Youthful Folly

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 4 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"可貞，无咎。"
(Kě zhēn, wú jiù.)
English Translation:
“Perseverance brings no blame.”

This line advises staying true to one's path with perseverance. By maintaining innocence and sincerity, one avoids blame and misfortune. It is a time to stay committed.

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:

4. Youthful Folly (蒙 Méng)

Trigrams

Above
☶ Gèn (Mountain)
Below
☵ Kǎn (Water)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 4

Hexagram 蒙 (Méng) represents youthful folly, the state of ignorance and inexperience. It symbolizes the early stages of development when one lacks knowledge or wisdom and requires guidance. Youthful Folly encourages learning, seeking instruction, and being open to correction in order to grow and mature.

Hexagram 4 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"发蒙，利用刑人，用说桎梏，以往吝。"
(Fā méng, lì yòng xíng rén, yòng shuō zhì gù, yǐ wǎng lìn.)
English Translation:
“Youthful folly has success. It is not I who seek the young fool, but the young fool who seeks me. At the first oracle, I inform him. If he asks two or three times, it is importunity. If he importunes, I give him no information. Perseverance furthers.”

Youthful folly represents a lack of knowledge and understanding, which can only be overcome through learning. The judgment advises that one should seek wisdom rather than passively wait for it. At the same time, if someone repeatedly asks the same question without making an effort to learn, their behavior is considered importunate, and they will not receive further instruction. Success comes through the sincere pursuit of knowledge and perseverance.

Hexagram 4 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"山下出泉，蒙。君子以果行育德。"
(Shān xià chū quán, méng. Jūn zǐ yǐ guǒ xíng yù dé.)
English Translation:
“A spring wells up at the foot of the mountain: The image of Youthful Folly. The superior person fosters character by thoroughly carrying out his or her resolve.”

The image of a spring beneath the mountain suggests that wisdom and clarity are hidden beneath the surface, much like how a youth must grow and develop in character before wisdom can emerge. The superior person fosters their development by persistently acting on their resolve, committing to a path of learning and self-improvement.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team