I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 35 with Changing Lines 2, 4, 5 to Hexagram 59

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 35.2.4.5 -> 59

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

35. Progress

Yang Yang Yin Yin Yang Yin

59. Dispersion

35. Progress (晉 Jìn)

Trigrams

Above
☲ Lí (Fire)
Below
☴ Xùn (Wind)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 35

Hexagram 晉 (Jìn) represents progress and advancement. This hexagram speaks of a time of rapid movement and development, fueled by enthusiasm and the support of others. Success comes from steady, forward motion and remaining adaptable.

Hexagram 35 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"晉，康侯用錫馬蕃庶，晝日三接。"
(Jìn, kāng hóu yòng xī mǎ fán shù, zhòu rì sān jiē.)
English Translation:
“Progress. The prince is honored with horses in large numbers. He is granted audience three times in one day.”

This hexagram describes a time of rapid progress, where great honors and opportunities come frequently. Success comes from maintaining this momentum and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.

Hexagram 35 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"明出地上，晉。君子以自昭明德。"
(Míng chū dì shàng, jìn. Jūn zǐ yǐ zì zhāo míng dé.)
English Translation:
“The sun rises above the earth: The image of Progress. The superior person illuminates their own virtue.”

The image of the sun rising represents progress and growth. The superior person uses this time to bring clarity and illumination to their virtues, spreading light and understanding to others.

Line 2 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"晉如，愁如，貞吉。受茲介福于其王母。"
(Jìn rú, chóu rú, zhēn jí. Shòu zī jiè fú yú qí wáng mǔ.)
English Translation:
“Advancing with sorrow. Perseverance brings good fortune. Receiving a great blessing from the queen mother.”

This line describes progress that is accompanied by sorrow or difficulty, but perseverance leads to blessings. A great reward or support comes from a higher power, symbolized by the queen mother.

Line 4 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"晉如鼫鼠，貞厲。"
(Jìn rú shí shǔ, zhēn lì.)
English Translation:
“Advancing like a rat. Perseverance brings danger.”

This line warns against advancing in a sneaky or underhanded way, like a rat. Although perseverance is advised, acting in a less-than-honorable manner brings danger. It advises caution in how one moves forward.

Line 5 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"悔亡，失得勿恤，往吉，無不利。"
(Huǐ wáng, shī dé wù xù, wǎng jí, wú bù lì.)
English Translation:
“Regret disappears. Do not worry about loss or gain. Going forward brings good fortune. Everything is favorable.”

This line advises not to worry about material loss or gain. By moving forward with confidence, good fortune follows. It is a time when everything is favorable and regret fades away.

Changing to:

59. Dispersion (渙 Huàn)

Trigrams

Above
☴ Xùn (Wind)
Below
☵ Kǎn (Water)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 59

Hexagram 渙 (Huàn) represents dispersion or dissolution, symbolizing the scattering of obstacles or rigid structures. This hexagram speaks of a time when rigidity and blockages are being dissolved, allowing for movement and renewal. Success comes from breaking down barriers and freeing up resources.

Hexagram 59 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"渙，亨。王假有廟，利涉大川，利貞。"
(Huàn, hēng. Wáng jiǎ yǒu miào, lì shè dà chuān, lì zhēn.)
English Translation:
“Dispersion. Success. The king approaches his temple. It is favorable to cross the great river. Perseverance furthers.”

This hexagram advises breaking down obstacles and removing barriers to progress. By dispersing rigid structures or habits, success follows. It is favorable to take bold actions, symbolized by crossing the great river, but perseverance is essential.

Hexagram 59 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"風行水上，渙。先王以享于帝立廟。"
(Fēng xíng shuǐ shàng, huàn. Xiān wáng yǐ xiǎng yú dì lì miào.)
English Translation:
“Wind moves over the water: The image of Dispersion. The ancient kings offered sacrifices to heaven and built temples.”

The image of wind moving over water represents the power to dissolve obstacles and create movement. The superior person, like the ancient kings, makes offerings and creates structures to channel this energy toward positive outcomes.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team