I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 38 with Changing Lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 to Hexagram 48

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 38.1.3.4.5.6 -> 48

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

38. Opposition

Yin Yang Yin Yang Yang Yin

48. The Well

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 3 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"見輿曳，其牛掣，其人天且劓，无初有終。"
(Jiàn yú yè, qí niú chè, qí rén tiān qiě yì, wú chū yǒu zhōng.)
English Translation:
“Seeing a cart being dragged, the ox is pulling back, the person is cut off and their nose is cut. No beginning, but an end.”

This line describes a difficult and unpleasant situation, where things are not going as planned. The person is struggling and faces punishment, but the situation resolves itself over time. It advises patience, as the end is better than the beginning.

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.

Line 5 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"悔亡，厥宗噬膚，往何咎？"
(Huǐ wáng, jué zōng shì fū, wǎng hé jiù?)
English Translation:
“Regret disappears. The ancestor bites through the skin. Going forward brings no blame.”

This line describes the resolution of past regrets. The ancestor biting through the skin represents the removal of a superficial problem, allowing for healing. Moving forward brings no blame, as the issue has been resolved.

Line 6 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"睽孤見豕負塗，載鬼一車，先張之弧，後説之弧，匪寇婚媾，往遇雨則吉。"
(Kuí gū jiàn shǐ fù tú, zài guǐ yī chē, xiān zhāng zhī hú, hòu shuō zhī hú, fěi kòu hūn gòu, wǎng yù yǔ zé jí.)
English Translation:
“In opposition, one sees a pig covered with mud, a cart loaded with ghosts. First, the bow is drawn, then put down. This is not a bandit but a suitor. Going forward and meeting with rain brings good fortune.”

This line describes a strange and unsettling situation, but it is not as dangerous as it appears. What seems threatening (a pig and ghosts) is actually benign (a suitor). Moving forward with confidence and encountering 'rain' (a symbol of blessings) brings good fortune.

Changing to:

48. The Well (井 Jǐng)

Trigrams

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

The Symbolism of Hexagram 48

Hexagram 井 (Jǐng) represents a well, which provides life-sustaining water to all. This hexagram speaks of the importance of tapping into shared resources and maintaining those resources to benefit everyone. Success comes from nurturing and distributing the wellspring of knowledge, energy, or resources.

Hexagram 48 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"井，改邑不改井，无喪无得。往來井井，汔至亦未繘井，羸其瓶，凶。"
(Jǐng, gǎi yì bù gǎi jǐng, wú sàng wú dé. Wǎng lái jǐng jǐng, qì zhì yì wèi jué jǐng, léi qí píng, xiōng.)
English Translation:
“The Well. The town may be changed, but the well cannot be changed. It neither decreases nor increases. People come and go, drawing from the well. If the water reaches but the rope does not pull it up, or if the jug is broken, misfortune.”

This hexagram advises maintaining a stable source of resources or support. The well represents a constant and essential resource that should be cared for and utilized properly. Success comes from ensuring the well's continued function. Misfortune arises when the well is neglected or improperly used.

Hexagram 48 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"木上有水，井。君子以勞民勸相。"
(Mù shàng yǒu shuǐ, jǐng. Jūn zǐ yǐ láo mín quàn xiāng.)
English Translation:
“Water over wood: The image of The Well. The superior person encourages the people to work and inspire each other.”

The image of water over wood symbolizes the well’s ability to sustain life. The superior person draws on the well of human resources, inspiring and organizing others to contribute to the collective effort, ensuring the community thrives.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team