I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 37 with Changing Lines 1, 2, 3, 5 to Hexagram 4

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 37.1.2.3.5 -> 4

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

37. The Family

Yang Yin Yin Yin Yang Yin

4. Youthful Folly

37. The Family (家人 Jiā Rén)

Trigrams

Above
☴ Xùn (Wind)
Below
☲ Lí (Fire)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 37

Hexagram 家人 (Jiā Rén) symbolizes the structure and harmony of the family. This hexagram speaks of order, mutual care, and proper relationships within the family unit. Success comes from cultivating harmony and fulfilling responsibilities.

Hexagram 37 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"家人，利女貞。"
(Jiā rén, lì nǚ zhēn.)
English Translation:
“The Family. It is favorable for the woman to persevere.”

This hexagram emphasizes the importance of harmony and order in the family, with a particular focus on the role of the woman in maintaining the household. Success comes from fulfilling responsibilities and persevering in one's duties.

Hexagram 37 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"風自火出，家人。君子以言有物，行有恆。"
(Fēng zì huǒ chū, jiā rén. Jūn zǐ yǐ yán yǒu wù, xíng yǒu héng.)
English Translation:
“Wind comes forth from fire: The image of The Family. The superior person speaks with substance and acts with consistency.”

The image of wind coming forth from fire represents the dynamic energy of the family. The superior person, like a family leader, speaks and acts with consistency, ensuring harmony and order within the household.

Line 1 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"閑有家，悔亡。"
(Xián yǒu jiā, huǐ wáng.)
English Translation:
“Keeping the family together. Regret disappears.”

This line advises maintaining harmony within the family. By keeping the family united and fostering cooperation, any regrets or discord disappear.

Line 2 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"无攸遂，在中饋，貞吉。"
(Wú yōu suì, zài zhōng kuì, zhēn jí.)
English Translation:
“There is no separation. She maintains the household. Perseverance brings good fortune.”

This line focuses on the role of the woman in keeping the family and household together. By fulfilling her duties with perseverance, good fortune follows, and the family remains united.

Line 3 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"家人嗃嗃，悔厲吉；婦子嘻嘻，終吝。"
(Jiā rén hè hè, huǐ lì jí; fù zǐ xī xī, zhōng lìn.)
English Translation:
“The family bickers and argues. Regret turns into danger, but good fortune follows. If the wife and children are overly indulgent, there is shame in the end.”

This line warns of family discord and indulgence. While some bickering is natural, if taken too far, it leads to regret and danger. Good fortune comes from finding balance. Overindulgence leads to long-term harm.

Line 5 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"王假有家，勿恤吉。"
(Wáng jiǎ yǒu jiā, wù xù jí.)
English Translation:
“The king approaches the family. Do not worry. Good fortune.”

This line speaks of the influence of a higher power, such as the king, on the family. It advises not to worry, as the presence of a wise leader brings good fortune and stability to the household.

Changing to:

4. Youthful Folly (蒙 Méng)

Trigrams

Above
☶ Gèn (Mountain)
Below
☵ Kǎn (Water)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 4

Hexagram 蒙 (Méng) represents youthful folly, the state of ignorance and inexperience. It symbolizes the early stages of development when one lacks knowledge or wisdom and requires guidance. Youthful Folly encourages learning, seeking instruction, and being open to correction in order to grow and mature.

Hexagram 4 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"发蒙，利用刑人，用说桎梏，以往吝。"
(Fā méng, lì yòng xíng rén, yòng shuō zhì gù, yǐ wǎng lìn.)
English Translation:
“Youthful folly has success. It is not I who seek the young fool, but the young fool who seeks me. At the first oracle, I inform him. If he asks two or three times, it is importunity. If he importunes, I give him no information. Perseverance furthers.”

Youthful folly represents a lack of knowledge and understanding, which can only be overcome through learning. The judgment advises that one should seek wisdom rather than passively wait for it. At the same time, if someone repeatedly asks the same question without making an effort to learn, their behavior is considered importunate, and they will not receive further instruction. Success comes through the sincere pursuit of knowledge and perseverance.

Hexagram 4 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"山下出泉，蒙。君子以果行育德。"
(Shān xià chū quán, méng. Jūn zǐ yǐ guǒ xíng yù dé.)
English Translation:
“A spring wells up at the foot of the mountain: The image of Youthful Folly. The superior person fosters character by thoroughly carrying out his or her resolve.”

The image of a spring beneath the mountain suggests that wisdom and clarity are hidden beneath the surface, much like how a youth must grow and develop in character before wisdom can emerge. The superior person fosters their development by persistently acting on their resolve, committing to a path of learning and self-improvement.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team