I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 29 with Changing Lines 1, 2, 4, 6 to Hexagram 25

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 29.1.2.4.6 -> 25

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

29. Repeated Depth

Yang Yang Yang Yin Yin Yang

25. Without Distortion

29. Repeated Depth (坎 Kǎn)

Trigrams

Above
☵ Kǎn (Water) — 水 · Depth
Below
☵ Kǎn (Water) — 水 · Depth

The Symbolism of Hexagram 29

Hexagram 坎 (Kǎn) describes repeated descent into depth. It represents recurring exposure to danger, requiring continuity of movement and internal stability.

Hexagram 29 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
習坎，有孚，維心亨，行有尚。
(Xí kǎn, yǒu fú, wéi xīn hēng, xíng yǒu shàng.)
English Translation:
"Repeated depth. There is underlying alignment. In the heart, there is smooth progress. Movement has value."

The situation involves recurring entry into difficulty. Stability must come from within, not from external conditions.

Continuity of movement is required. Stopping within danger leads to entrapment.

Hexagram 29 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
水流至坎，習坎。君子以常德行，習教事。
(Shuǐ liú zhì kǎn, xí kǎn. Jūn zǐ yǐ cháng dé xíng, xí jiào shì.)
English Translation:
"Water flows on into the depths: repeated depth. The superior person keeps conduct constant and practices the work of instruction."

Water does not resist the terrain—it continues through it. This reflects persistence through danger rather than avoidance.

Consistency of behavior provides stability when conditions are unstable.

Line 1 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
習坎，入于坎窞，凶。
(Xí kǎn, rù yú kǎn dàn, xiōng.)
English Translation:
"Repeated depth. Entering into a pit within the depth. Unfavorable outcome."

Instead of passing through danger, one descends further into it.

This represents loss of direction within a hazardous condition.

Line 2 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
坎有險，求小得。
(Kǎn yǒu xiǎn, qiú xiǎo dé.)
English Translation:
"Within the depth risk present. Seek small gains."

Large movement is not possible. Progress must be incremental.

Stability is maintained through limited, controlled advancement.

Line 4 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
樽酒簋貳，用缶，納約自牖，終无咎。
(Zūn jiǔ guǐ èr, yòng fǒu, nà yuē zì yǒu, zhōng wú jiù.)
English Translation:
"A vessel of wine and simple food, received through a window. In the end, no error."

Support arrives in a limited and indirect way. It is not grand, but it is sufficient.

Acceptance of modest assistance allows continuation without error.

Line 6 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
係用徽纆，寘于叢棘，三歲不得，凶。
(Xì yòng huī mò, zhì yú cóng jí, sān suì bù dé, xiōng.)
English Translation:
"Bound with cords and placed among thorns. For three cycles, there is no release. Unfavorable outcome."

Entrapment occurs due to prolonged exposure to danger without resolution.

Failure to move through earlier stages results in sustained confinement.

Changing to:

25. Without Distortion (無妄 Wú Wàng)

Trigrams

Above
☰ Qián (Heaven) — 天 · Creative
Below
☳ Zhèn (Thunder) — 雷 · Arousing

The Symbolism of Hexagram 25

Hexagram 無妄 (Wú Wàng) describes action that arises without contrivance. It is movement aligned with what is real, not shaped by intention, projection, or manipulation.

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:
"Without distortion. Origin and smooth progress. It is favorable to remain correctly aligned. If not correct, there is harm. It is not favorable to move with direction."

Action arises directly from the underlying order. When aligned, movement is clear and effective.

If action is driven by distortion or false intent, it leads to error. In such a condition, proceeding only increases harm.

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 moves beneath heaven: without distortion. The prior governing system responded fully to the seasons and nourished all things."

Thunder initiates movement; heaven provides overarching order. Together they produce action that is direct and uncontrived.

When aligned with conditions, development occurs naturally, without forcing or manipulation.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team