I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 53 with Changing Lines 1, 4, 6 to Hexagram 49
Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 53.1.4.6 -> 49
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
"漸，女歸吉，利貞。"
(Jiàn, nǚ guī jí, lì zhēn.)
“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
"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.)
“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
"鴻漸于干，小子厲，有言，无咎。"
(Hóng jiàn yú gān, xiǎo zǐ lì, yǒu yán, wú jiù.)
“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 4 Changing
"鴻漸于木，或得其桷，无咎。"
(Hóng jiàn yú mù, huò dé qí jué, wú jiù.)
“The wild goose gradually approaches the tree. Perhaps it finds a branch. No blame.”
This line describes a stage of development where progress is uncertain but there is hope for success, symbolized by finding a branch to rest on. It advises continuing with patience, as there is no blame in making slow progress.
Line 6 Changing
"鴻漸于陸，其羽可用為儀，吉。"
(Hóng jiàn yú lù, qí yǔ kě yòng wéi yí, jí.)
“The wild goose gradually reaches the land. Its feathers can be used for ceremony. Good fortune.”
This line describes the final stage of development, where success is fully realized, symbolized by the wild goose reaching the land. The feathers represent beauty and usefulness, indicating that progress has led to something valuable and good fortune follows.
Changing to:
49. Revolution (革 Gé)
Trigrams
- Above
- ☱ Dùi (Lake)
- Below
- ☲ Lí (Fire)
The Symbolism of Hexagram 49
Hexagram 革 (Gé) represents revolution or transformation. This hexagram speaks of a time when radical change is necessary to achieve progress. Success comes from carefully timing and executing the transformation with proper support and preparation.
Hexagram 49 Judgment
"革，己日乃孚。元亨，利貞，悔亡。"
(Gé, jǐ rì nǎi fú. Yuán hēng, lì zhēn, huǐ wáng.)
“Revolution. On your own day, you are believed. Supreme success. Perseverance brings good fortune. Regret disappears.”
This hexagram advises a time of transformation, where change is necessary for progress. Success comes from careful planning and executing the change at the right time. By remaining persistent and committed, any regrets or doubts will fade away.
Hexagram 49 Image
"澤中有火，革。君子以治曆明時。"
(Zé zhōng yǒu huǒ, gé. Jūn zǐ yǐ zhì lì míng shí.)
“Fire in the lake: The image of Revolution. The superior person sets the calendar and makes the seasons clear.”
The image of fire in the lake symbolizes the potential for transformation that lies within a stable situation. The superior person, like the fire in the lake, knows when it is time for change and sets the right timing for transformation, ensuring progress.
Peace and wisdom on your journey!
With gratitude,
The I Ching Team