I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 38 with Changing Lines 1, 2, 4 to Hexagram 23

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 38.1.2.4 -> 23

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

38. Opposition

Yang Yin Yin Yin Yin Yin

23. Splitting Apart

38. Opposition (睽 Kuí)

Trigrams

Above
☲ Lí (Fire)
Below
☱ Dùi (Lake)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 38

Hexagram 睽 (Kuí) represents opposition or divergence. This hexagram speaks of differences between people or situations, where opposing forces or viewpoints lead to tension. Success comes from recognizing and managing these differences.

Hexagram 38 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"睽，小事吉。"
(Kuí, xiǎo shì jí.)
English Translation:
“Opposition. Small matters bring good fortune.”

This hexagram advises focusing on small matters and resolving them carefully during times of opposition. Success comes from managing differences and not letting minor conflicts escalate into major problems.

Hexagram 38 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"上火下澤，睽。君子以同而異。"
(Shàng huǒ xià zé, kuí. Jūn zǐ yǐ tóng ér yì.)
English Translation:
“Fire above, the lake below: The image of Opposition. The superior person seeks unity in diversity.”

The image of fire above and the lake below represents two opposing forces. The superior person seeks to find harmony within these differences, recognizing that unity can be found even in diversity.

Line 1 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"悔亡，喪馬，勿逐，自復；見惡人，无咎。"
(Huǐ wáng, sàng mǎ, wù zhú, zì fù; jiàn è rén, wú jiù.)
English Translation:
“Regret disappears. Losing the horse, do not chase it; it will return on its own. Seeing an evil person, there is no blame.”

This line advises patience in the face of loss or opposition. By not chasing after what is lost, it will return on its own. Encountering negative people brings no harm if one remains centered and does not engage.

Line 2 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"遇主于巷，无咎。"
(Yù zhǔ yú xiàng, wú jiù.)
English Translation:
“Meeting the leader in an alley. No blame.”

This line describes an unexpected encounter with someone of authority or importance. It advises not to worry, as this meeting brings no harm. The situation is neutral and offers no danger.

Line 4 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"睽孤，遇元夫，交孚，厲，无咎。"
(Kuí gū, yù yuán fū, jiāo fú, lì, wú jiù.)
English Translation:
“Opposition leads to isolation. Meeting a great person, trust develops. Danger, but no blame.”

This line describes the isolation that comes from opposition, but a meeting with a wise or great person brings trust and understanding. Although there is some danger, it can be navigated without blame.

Changing to:

23. Splitting Apart (剝 Bō)

Trigrams

Above
☶ Gèn (Mountain)
Below
☷ Kūn (Earth)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 23

Hexagram 剝 (Bō) symbolizes splitting apart or decay. This hexagram represents a time when things are falling apart or being stripped away. It advises patience and waiting for better times rather than trying to resist the natural cycle of decline.

Hexagram 23 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"剝，不利有攸往。"
(Bō, bù lì yǒu yōu wǎng.)
English Translation:
“Splitting apart. It is not favorable to undertake anything.”

This hexagram warns against taking action during a time of decline or decay. It advises patience and acceptance of the situation. Resistance will not bring success, and it is better to wait for conditions to improve.

Hexagram 23 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"山附於地，剝。上以厚下，安宅。"
(Shān fù yú dì, bō. Shàng yǐ hòu xià, ān zhái.)
English Translation:
“The mountain rests on the earth: The image of Splitting Apart. The superior person maintains a firm foundation below and keeps peace in their dwelling.”

The image of a mountain resting on the earth suggests stability, but also decay at the edges. The superior person focuses on maintaining stability and peace within their environment, even as the outer world may be falling apart.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team