I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 38 with Changing Lines 3 to Hexagram 14

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 38.3 -> 14

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

38. Opposition

Yang Yin Yang Yang Yang Yang

14. Possession in Great Measure

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 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.

Changing to:

14. Possession in Great Measure (大有 Dà Yǒu)

Trigrams

Above
☲ Lí (Fire)
Below
☰ Qián (Heaven)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 14

Hexagram 大有 (Dà Yǒu) represents possession in great measure. This hexagram signifies abundance, wealth, and power. It emphasizes the responsible use of one's resources and abilities to benefit both oneself and others.

Hexagram 14 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"大有，元亨。"
(Dà yǒu, yuán hēng.)
English Translation:
“Possession in great measure. Supreme success.”

This hexagram symbolizes the possession of great wealth or resources. It signifies success on a grand scale, where everything is aligned for prosperity and abundance. However, it also advises that this wealth should be used wisely and responsibly.

Hexagram 14 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"火在天上，大有。君子以遏恶扬善，顺天休命。"
(Huǒ zài tiān shàng, dà yǒu. Jūn zǐ yǐ è è yáng shàn, shùn tiān xiū mìng.)
English Translation:
“Fire in heaven above: The image of Possession in Great Measure. The superior person curbs evil and promotes good, thus obeying the will of heaven.”

The image of fire in heaven represents the light and power that comes from abundance. The superior person uses this power wisely by restraining harmful actions and promoting good deeds. This alignment with the will of heaven brings lasting success.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team