I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 43 with Changing Lines 1, 3, 6 to Hexagram 6

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 43.1.3.6 -> 6

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

43. Resolution

Yang Yang Yang Yin Yang Yin

6. Conflict

43. Resolution (夬 Guài)

Trigrams

Above
☱ Duì (Lake) — 澤 · Open
Below
☰ Qián (Heaven) — 天 · Creative

The Symbolism of Hexagram 43

Hexagram 夬 (Guài) describes resolution—pressure has accumulated to a point where it must be released through decisive action.

Lake above heaven shows upward pressure exceeding containment. The system can no longer hold what has built up. A clear break or declaration becomes necessary.

Hexagram 43 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
夬，揚于王庭，孚號有厲，告自邑，不利即戎，利有攸往。
(Guài, yáng yú wáng tíng, fú hào yǒu lì, gào zì yì, bù lì jí róng, lì yǒu yōu wǎng.)
English Translation:
"Resolution. It is proclaimed in the court of the governing authority. Risk present. It is announced from one's own city. It is not favorable to engage in armed confrontation. It is favorable to move with direction."

Accumulated pressure requires explicit resolution. The issue cannot remain internal and must be declared.

However, escalation into conflict is not the correct path. The system resolves through clarity and decisive direction, not aggression.

Hexagram 43 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
澤上于天，夬。君子以施祿及下，居德則忌。
(Zé shàng yú tiān, guài. Jūn zǐ yǐ shī lù jí xià, jū dé zé jì.)
English Translation:
"The lake rises to heaven: resolution. The superior person extends benefits below and remains wary of resting on virtue alone."

When accumulation surpasses structural limits, release becomes unavoidable.

Proper resolution distributes what has built up rather than allowing rupture. Balance is restored by discharge, not suppression.

Line 1 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
壯于前趾，往不勝為咎。
(Zhuàng yú qián zhǐ, wǎng bù shèng wéi jiù.)
English Translation:
"Force is applied prematurely. Advancing without capacity leads to error."

Initial momentum appears before sufficient strength is established.

Acting too early leads to failure. Timing must match actual capability.

Line 3 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
壯于頄，有凶。君子夬夬，獨行遇雨，若濡有慍，無咎。
(Zhuàng yú kuí, yǒu xiōng. Jūn zǐ guài guài, dú xíng yù yǔ, ruò rú yǒu yùn, wú jiù.)
English Translation:
"Force becomes excessive: unfavorable outcome. The superior person remains decisively resolute. Walking alone, one meets rain and is dampened with irritation, yet there is no error."

Overextension creates instability, yet action still must be taken.

Proceeding alone through adverse conditions may cause friction, but the action remains correct.

Line 6 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
无號，終有凶。
(Wú hào, zhōng yǒu xiōng.)
English Translation:
"Failure to declare or signal leads to unfavorable outcome."

If the necessary resolution is not communicated, pressure remains unresolved.

Suppression instead of expression leads to eventual failure.

Changing to:

6. Conflict (訟 Sòng)

Trigrams

Above
☰ Qián (Heaven) — 天 · Creative
Below
☵ Kǎn (Water) — 水 · Depth

The Symbolism of Hexagram 6

Hexagram 訟 (Sòng) describes contention, dispute, and opposing claims. It arises when two sides move against each other and no natural accord is present. The hexagram does not treat conflict as inherently heroic; it shows that once contention hardens, it becomes difficult to conclude well.

In human terms, conflict tends to escalate if not recognized early. Clarity, restraint, and careful judgment shape whether it remains manageable or grows into something more difficult to resolve.

Hexagram 6 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
有孚，窒惕，中吉，终凶。利见大人，不利涉大川。
(Yǒu fú, zhì tì, zhōng jí, zhōng xiōng. Lì jiàn dà rén, bù lì shè dà chuān.)
English Translation:
"There is underlying alignment, but also obstruction and apprehension. A middle course brings favorable outcome; carrying it through to the end brings unfavorable outcome. It is favorable to engage a person of great capacity. It is not a case where it is favorable to undertake a major transition."

This passage describes a conflict in which one may be sincere and justified, yet still blocked by opposing forces. The best outcome comes from handling the matter before it hardens into a prolonged struggle. Once pushed to the extreme, even a justified dispute turns harmful.

Seeking sound judgment and avoiding major undertakings while contention is active allows the situation to remain contained. Resolution depends on measured handling rather than total victory.

Hexagram 6 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
天与水违行，訟。君子以作事谋始。
(Tiān yǔ shuǐ wéi xíng, sòng. Jūn zǐ yǐ zuò shì móu shǐ.)
English Translation:
"Heaven and water move in opposite directions: conflict. The superior person considers the beginning of affairs."

The image shows two movements that do not align, making friction inevitable. Conflict often begins not at the moment of open dispute, but much earlier, in mismatched intentions and directions.

For that reason, the lesson is to think carefully at the outset. When beginnings are handled well, open contention is less likely to arise.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team