I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 25 with Changing Lines 1, 3, 4 to Hexagram 53
Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 25.1.3.4 -> 53
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
"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.)
“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
"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.)
“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
"無妄，往吉。"
(Wú wàng, wǎng jí.)
“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 3 Changing
"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.)
“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 4 Changing
"可貞，无咎。"
(Kě zhēn, wú jiù.)
“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.
Changing to:
53. Development (漸 Jiàn)
Trigrams
- Above
- ☴ Xùn (Wind)
- Below
- ☶ Gèn (Mountain)
The Symbolism of Hexagram 53
Hexagram 漸 (Jiàn) represents gradual development or progress. This hexagram speaks of a time when slow, steady progress leads to success. Success comes from patience, perseverance, and a clear vision of long-term goals.
Hexagram 53 Judgment
"漸，女歸吉，利貞。"
(Jiàn, nǚ guī jí, lì zhēn.)
“Development. The woman’s marriage brings good fortune. Perseverance furthers.”
This hexagram advises gradual, steady progress in any endeavor. Just as a marriage requires time and effort to succeed, so too do all long-term goals. Perseverance and patience lead to good fortune and lasting success.
Hexagram 53 Image
"山上有木，漸。君子以居賢德善俗。"
(Shān shàng yǒu mù, jiàn. Jūn zǐ yǐ jū xián dé shàn sú.)
“Wood on the mountain: The image of Development. The superior person lives with virtue and improves customs.”
The image of wood slowly growing on a mountain symbolizes gradual progress. The superior person, like the wood, patiently builds virtue and improves the customs of society through steady effort and commitment to high ideals.
Peace and wisdom on your journey!
With gratitude,
The I Ching Team