I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 38 with Changing Lines 1, 3, 5, 6 to Hexagram 28

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 38.1.3.5.6 -> 28

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

38. Opposition

Yin Yang Yang Yang Yang Yin

28. Preponderance of the Great

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 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:

28. Preponderance of the Great (大過 Dà Guò)

Trigrams

Above
☱ Dui (Lake)
Below
☴ Xùn (Wind)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 28

Hexagram 大過 (Dà Guò) represents a time when things have gone beyond their normal limits, requiring extraordinary measures. This hexagram speaks of a time when great strength or effort is needed to deal with overwhelming circumstances.

Hexagram 28 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"大過，棟橈，利有攸往，亨。"
(Dà guò, dòng náo, lì yǒu yōu wǎng, hēng.)
English Translation:
“Preponderance of the Great. The ridgepole sags. It is favorable to undertake something. Success.”

This hexagram speaks of a situation where the weight of circumstances is too great, symbolized by the sagging ridgepole. Extraordinary efforts are required, and success comes through careful and deliberate action. It is a time for great strength.

Hexagram 28 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"澤滅木，大過。君子以獨立不懼，遯世无悶。"
(Zé miè mù, dà guò. Jūn zǐ yǐ dú lì bù jù, dùn shì wú mèn.)
English Translation:
“The lake rises above the trees: The image of Preponderance of the Great. The superior person stands alone without fear and withdraws from the world without regret.”

The image of a lake rising above the trees suggests an overwhelming situation. The superior person stands firm and does not fear the challenge. Sometimes, retreat and quiet reflection are necessary to cope with overwhelming circumstances.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team