I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 30 with Changing Lines 1, 5, 6 to Hexagram 31

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 30.1.5.6 -> 31

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

30. Radiance

Yin Yang Yang Yang Yin Yin

31. Resonance

30. Radiance (離 Lí)

Trigrams

Above
☲ Lí (Fire) — 火 · Radiance
Below
☲ Lí (Fire) — 火 · Radiance

The Symbolism of Hexagram 30

Hexagram 離 (Lí) describes illumination that depends on what it attaches to. Clarity arises through connection, but requires a stable source to persist.

Hexagram 30 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
利貞，亨。畜牝牛，吉。
(Lì zhēn, hēng. Xù pìn niú, jí.)
English Translation:
"It is favorable to remain correctly aligned. Clarity brings smooth progress. Sustaining the yielding source brings favorable outcome."

Radiance is not independent—it depends on what sustains it. Alignment ensures that clarity remains stable rather than destructive.

The image of the yielding animal indicates the need for a steady, receptive foundation that supports illumination.

Hexagram 30 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
明兩作，離。大人以繼明照四方。
(Míng liǎng zuò, lí. Dà rén yǐ jì míng zhào sì fāng.)
English Translation:
"Double brightness rises together: radiance. A person of great capacity continues this brightness and illuminates the four directions."

Two sources of light reinforce each other. Illumination is sustained through continuity.

Clarity is not momentary—it must be maintained and extended to remain effective.

Line 1 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
履錯然，敬之无咎。
(Lǚ cuò rán, jìng zhī wú jiù.)
English Translation:
"Steps are irregular. Maintain attentiveness—no error."

Initial movement lacks clarity. Precision has not yet formed.

Careful attention prevents error while clarity develops.

Line 5 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
出涕沱若，戚嗟若，吉。
(Chū tì tuó ruò, qī jiē ruò, jí.)
English Translation:
"Sorrow is fully expressed. Favorable outcome."

Clarity reveals loss or truth that cannot be avoided. Emotional release restores alignment.

Through acknowledgment, stability returns.

Line 6 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
王用出征，有嘉折首，獲匪其醜，无咎。
(Wáng yòng chū zhēng, yǒu jiā zhé shǒu, huò fěi qí chǒu, wú jiù.)
English Translation:
"The governing authority uses clarity to act decisively. The chief obstruction is cut down, while the others are not taken. No error."

Illumination allows identification of the core issue. Action is precise and targeted.

By addressing the root rather than the surface, resolution is achieved.

Changing to:

31. Resonance (咸 Xián)

Trigrams

Above
☱ Duì (Lake) — 澤 · Open
Below
☶ Gèn (Mountain) — 山 · Stillness

The Symbolism of Hexagram 31

Hexagram 咸 (Xián) describes resonance—how one system responds to another through sensitivity and internal alignment. Influence here is not applied force, but the natural transmission of signal between receptive structures.

The mountain below provides stability, while the lake above allows openness and exchange. Together, they form a system where stillness enables accurate reception, and openness allows response. This hexagram models how connection forms through responsiveness rather than control.

Hexagram 31 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
咸，亨，利貞。取女吉。
(Xián, hēng, lì zhēn. Qǔ nǚ jí.)
English Translation:
"Resonance brings smooth progress. It is favorable to remain correctly aligned. Forming a union brings favorable outcome."

This describes a state where mutual responsiveness allows connection to form naturally. Stability is required so that influence is not distorted or forced.

When alignment is genuine, union emerges without friction. The system holds together because its components respond to one another accurately.

Hexagram 31 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
山上有澤，咸。君子以虛受人。
(Shān shàng yǒu zé, xián. Jūn zǐ yǐ xū shòu rén.)
English Translation:
"The lake rests upon the mountain: resonance. The superior person remains inwardly open and receives others."

The mountain holds still while the lake responds to what it encounters. This pairing creates a system capable of sensing and responding without distortion.

Openness is not passivity, but clarity of reception. By remaining unfilled, one can register external influence accurately and respond appropriately.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team