I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 53 with Changing Lines 1, 2, 3, 5 to Hexagram 41

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 53.1.2.3.5 -> 41

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

53. Development

Yang Yin Yin Yin Yang Yang

41. Decrease

53. Development (漸 Jiàn)

Trigrams

Above
☴ Xùn (Wind)
Below
☶ Gèn (Mountain)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 53

Hexagram 漸 (Jiàn) represents gradual development or progress. This hexagram speaks of a time when slow, steady progress leads to success. Success comes from patience, perseverance, and a clear vision of long-term goals.

Hexagram 53 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"漸，女歸吉，利貞。"
(Jiàn, nǚ guī jí, lì zhēn.)
English Translation:
“Development. The woman’s marriage brings good fortune. Perseverance furthers.”

This hexagram advises gradual, steady progress in any endeavor. Just as a marriage requires time and effort to succeed, so too do all long-term goals. Perseverance and patience lead to good fortune and lasting success.

Hexagram 53 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"山上有木，漸。君子以居賢德善俗。"
(Shān shàng yǒu mù, jiàn. Jūn zǐ yǐ jū xián dé shàn sú.)
English Translation:
“Wood on the mountain: The image of Development. The superior person lives with virtue and improves customs.”

The image of wood slowly growing on a mountain symbolizes gradual progress. The superior person, like the wood, patiently builds virtue and improves the customs of society through steady effort and commitment to high ideals.

Line 1 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"鴻漸于干，小子厲，有言，无咎。"
(Hóng jiàn yú gān, xiǎo zǐ lì, yǒu yán, wú jiù.)
English Translation:
“The wild goose gradually approaches the shore. The young son is in danger. There are words, but no blame.”

This line describes the early stages of progress, where things are still uncertain and fragile. The young son symbolizes inexperience, and the words represent advice or guidance. By listening to advice, one avoids blame and continues to progress.

Line 2 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"鴻漸于磐，飲食衎衎，吉。"
(Hóng jiàn yú pán, yǐn shí kàn kàn, jí.)
English Translation:
“The wild goose gradually approaches the rock. There is food and drink. Good fortune.”

This line describes a stage of development where stability is reached, symbolized by the rock. The food and drink represent nourishment and support, indicating that progress is being sustained and good fortune follows.

Line 3 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"鴻漸于陸，夫徵不復，婦孕不育，凶；利禦寇。"
(Hóng jiàn yú lù, fū zhēng bù fù, fù yùn bù yù, xiōng; lì yù kòu.)
English Translation:
“The wild goose gradually approaches the land. The husband goes on a journey and does not return. The wife is pregnant but does not give birth. Misfortune. It is favorable to resist robbers.”

This line speaks of challenges and setbacks in the process of development, symbolized by the husband’s absence and the failed pregnancy. However, it advises defending against external threats and staying vigilant, as this leads to protection and eventual success.

Line 5 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"鴻漸于陵，婦三歲不孕，終莫之勝，吉。"
(Hóng jiàn yú líng, fù sān suì bù yùn, zhōng mò zhī shèng, jí.)
English Translation:
“The wild goose gradually approaches the hill. The wife does not become pregnant for three years, but in the end, she is victorious. Good fortune.”

This line speaks of a long delay in progress, symbolized by the wife’s failure to conceive for three years. However, in the end, success is achieved, and good fortune follows. It advises patience and perseverance in long-term goals.

Changing to:

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.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team