I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 30 with Changing Lines 2, 5, 6 to Hexagram 43

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 30.2.5.6 -> 43

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

30. Radiance

Yin Yang Yang Yang Yang Yang

43. Resolution

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 2 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
黃離，元吉。
(Huáng lí, yuán jí.)
English Translation:
"Central radiance. Primary favorable outcome."

Clarity is balanced and centered. It is neither excessive nor deficient.

This is stable illumination—aligned and effective.

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:

43. Resolution (夬 Guài)

Trigrams

Above
☱ Duì (Lake) — 澤 · Open
Below
☰ Qián (Heaven) — 天 · Creative

The Symbolism of Hexagram 43

Hexagram 夬 (Guài) describes resolution—pressure has accumulated to a point where it must be released through decisive action.

Lake above heaven shows upward pressure exceeding containment. The system can no longer hold what has built up. A clear break or declaration becomes necessary.

Hexagram 43 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
夬，揚于王庭，孚號有厲，告自邑，不利即戎，利有攸往。
(Guài, yáng yú wáng tíng, fú hào yǒu lì, gào zì yì, bù lì jí róng, lì yǒu yōu wǎng.)
English Translation:
"Resolution. It is proclaimed in the court of the governing authority. Risk present. It is announced from one's own city. It is not favorable to engage in armed confrontation. It is favorable to move with direction."

Accumulated pressure requires explicit resolution. The issue cannot remain internal and must be declared.

However, escalation into conflict is not the correct path. The system resolves through clarity and decisive direction, not aggression.

Hexagram 43 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
澤上于天，夬。君子以施祿及下，居德則忌。
(Zé shàng yú tiān, guài. Jūn zǐ yǐ shī lù jí xià, jū dé zé jì.)
English Translation:
"The lake rises to heaven: resolution. The superior person extends benefits below and remains wary of resting on virtue alone."

When accumulation surpasses structural limits, release becomes unavoidable.

Proper resolution distributes what has built up rather than allowing rupture. Balance is restored by discharge, not suppression.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team