I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 41 with Changing Lines 2, 3, 4, 5 to Hexagram 13

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 41.2.3.4.5 -> 13

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

41. Decrease

Yang Yang Yang Yang Yin Yang

13. Fellowship with Men

41. Decrease (損 Sǔn)

Trigrams

Above
☶ Gèn (Mountain)
Below
☱ Dùi (Lake)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 41

Hexagram 損 (Sǔn) represents decrease or reduction. This hexagram speaks of a time when one must let go of excess or make sacrifices in order to achieve balance. Success comes from willingly accepting limitations and making wise reductions.

Hexagram 41 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"損，有孚，元吉，無咎。可貞，利有攸往。"
(Sǔn, yǒu fú, yuán jí, wú jiù. Kě zhēn, lì yǒu yōu wǎng.)
English Translation:
“Decrease. There is sincerity. Great good fortune. No blame. Perseverance furthers. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.”

This hexagram advises willingly accepting decrease or sacrifice. Success comes from maintaining sincerity and making wise reductions. By persevering through this period of decrease, one finds good fortune and is able to move forward.

Hexagram 41 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"山下有澤，損。君子以懲忿窒欲。"
(Shān xià yǒu zé, sǔn. Jūn zǐ yǐ chéng fèn zhì yù.)
English Translation:
“There is a lake beneath the mountain: The image of Decrease. The superior person controls anger and restrains desires.”

The image of a lake under a mountain represents a time of decrease or limitation. The superior person, like the mountain holding back the lake, controls their emotions and desires, accepting the need for restraint.

Line 2 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"利貞，征凶，弗損，益之。"
(Lì zhēn, zhēng xiōng, fú sǔn, yì zhī.)
English Translation:
“Perseverance brings good fortune. Going forward brings misfortune. When no decrease is possible, it brings increase.”

This line advises perseverance but warns that rushing forward leads to misfortune. If no further decrease is possible, it may indicate that increase is the next step. It suggests knowing when to stop decreasing and start growing again.

Line 3 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"三人行，則損一人。一人行，則得其友。"
(Sān rén xíng, zé sǔn yī rén. Yī rén xíng, zé dé qí yǒu.)
English Translation:
“When three people journey together, one is subtracted. When one person journeys alone, they find a companion.”

This line speaks of decrease within a group. When too many are involved, one must be removed for balance. However, if one travels alone, they will find a helpful companion. It advises understanding the dynamics of groups and individuals.

Line 4 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"損其疾，使遄有喜，無咎。"
(Sǔn qí jí, shǐ chuán yǒu xǐ, wú jiù.)
English Translation:
“Decrease the illness. If done quickly, there is joy and no blame.”

This line advises acting quickly to reduce or eliminate a problem (symbolized by illness). By addressing the issue promptly, one finds relief and joy, avoiding blame or further complications.

Line 5 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"或益之，十朋之龜弗克違，元吉。"
(Huò yì zhī, shí péng zhī guī fú kè wéi, yuán jí.)
English Translation:
“Someone increases it. A tortoise of ten friends cannot oppose it. Great good fortune.”

This line speaks of an unexpected increase or gift that cannot be refused. Like a valuable tortoise offered by ten friends, this increase brings great good fortune. It advises accepting help or increase when it comes.

Changing to:

13. Fellowship with Men (同人 Tóng Rén)

Trigrams

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

The Symbolism of Hexagram 13

Hexagram 同人 (Tóng Rén) represents fellowship, unity, and cooperation with others. It emphasizes the importance of joining with others to achieve common goals. This hexagram encourages open communication, mutual respect, and working together.

Hexagram 13 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"同人于野，亨。利涉大川，利君子贞。"
(Tóng rén yú yě, hēng. Lì shè dà chuān, lì jūn zǐ zhēn.)
English Translation:
“Fellowship with men in the open. Success. It is favorable to cross the great water. The perseverance of the superior person brings success.”

This hexagram encourages open, harmonious relationships with others, especially in shared endeavors. Success comes from unity. It also suggests that it is a favorable time to undertake great challenges or cross difficult obstacles. Perseverance and collaboration bring success.

Hexagram 13 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"天火同人。君子以类族辨物。"
(Tiān huǒ tóng rén. Jūn zǐ yǐ lèi zú biàn wù.)
English Translation:
“Heaven together with fire: The image of Fellowship with Men. The superior person organizes and clarifies the differences between people and things.”

The image of fire and heaven represents the joining of forces. The superior person understands how to bring together diverse groups and individuals, recognizing their differences while fostering unity. It advises clear communication and understanding to achieve harmony.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team