I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 30 with Changing Lines 3, 5, 6 to Hexagram 17
Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 30.3.5.6 -> 17
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
利貞，亨。畜牝牛，吉。
(Lì zhēn, hēng. Xù pìn niú, jí.)
"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
明兩作，離。大人以繼明照四方。
(Míng liǎng zuò, lí. Dà rén yǐ jì míng zhào sì fāng.)
"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 3 Changing
日昃之離，不鼓缶而歌，則大耋之嗟，凶。
(Rì zè zhī lí, bù gǔ fǒu ér gē, zé dà dié zhī jiē, xiōng.)
"Radiance declines as the sun lowers. If one does not recognize this, decline leads to regret. Unfavorable outcome."
Clarity is diminishing. Acting as though it remains at full strength leads to error.
Failure to adjust to decline results in loss and regret.
Line 5 Changing
出涕沱若，戚嗟若，吉。
(Chū tì tuó ruò, qī jiē ruò, jí.)
"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
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.)
"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:
17. Following (隨 Suí)
Trigrams
- Above
- ☱ Duì (Lake) — 澤 · Open
- Below
- ☳ Zhèn (Thunder) — 雷 · Arousing
The Symbolism of Hexagram 17
Hexagram 隨 (Suí) describes responsive alignment. It concerns moving in accord with what is timely and appropriate rather than forcing one’s own direction. Its strength lies in adaptability, right attachment, and knowing what or whom to follow.
Hexagram 17 Judgment
隨，元亨，利貞，无咎。
(Suí, yuán hēng, lì zhēn, wú jiù.)
"Following. Origin and smooth progress. It is favorable to remain correctly aligned. No error."
This hexagram describes a condition in which success comes through responsive alignment rather than assertion. One does well by moving with what is sound and timely, while remaining rooted in what is steady.
Following is not passive imitation. It becomes fruitful only when guided by discernment and constancy.
Hexagram 17 Image
澤中有雷，隨。君子以嚮晦入宴息。
(Zé zhōng yǒu léi, suí. Jūn zǐ yǐ xiàng huì rù yàn xī.)
"Thunder rests within the lake: following. The superior person goes inward and rests as darkness approaches."
The image shows movement contained within receptivity. It suggests response that is coordinated and appropriate to the time.
The lesson is to follow the rhythm of conditions. When the day declines, one does not continue outward activity, but turns inward and restores oneself.
Peace and wisdom on your journey!
With gratitude,
The I Ching Team