all lines changing 27 to 28

[Juniperist]

Dear all
I wasn't sure if this is the place for this question or exploring divination, but how does one interpret when all lines are changing? I have never gotten this before so I was a bit surprised.
In my case I asked about a person "what kind of a person is X?" The reason I asked this question is because I am conflicted about this person that I used to be close with, who gets in and out of my life, and I cannot decide whether he is indeed a well-intentioned but confused person, or whether he is someone who either might not care about my well-being or worse someone who secretly enjoys causing pain... Most of the time I think of him as a decent person who is a bit lost, but I tend to assume that everyone is decent and nice and it generally takes me too long to see when it is otherwise.

I got 27 with all lines changing (to 28). How do I interpret this? Do I look at the 28 in order to interpret it? Someone about to collapse under great weight? What is the meaning and role of 27?
In my case, what resonates is that he is indeed someone who gets overwhelmed easily and (acts like) he is always under constant stress but I was wondering about your insights that might go deeper...

 

[Hans__]

Hi Juniperist,

how does one interpret when all lines are changing?

There is not a specific approach for this kind of situation. Only for H1 and H2, there is an oracle text in case all the lines of that hexagram are moving lines.
For me, the most important fact is the complete reversal of the lines.
The fact that all the yang lines become yin and vice versa, that there is a complete reversal, as said, is significant in itself and says something about that situation. It is like a bolt from the blue, as it were.
The hexagrams can then reveal something about the kind of turnaround that takes place

Assuming that a hexagram describes a process starting on the bottom line and ending in the top one, there is also something to be said for reading the text of all lines as a process, but with 6 moving lines, it's probably hard to make a clear story out of that.

This would be my approach, but this is certainly not a rule. Others on this forum may approach this in a very different way.

 

[Juniperist]

Hi Juniperist,

There is not a specific approach for this kind of situation. Only for H1 and H2, there is an oracle text in case all the lines of that hexagram are moving lines.
For me, the most important fact is the complete reversal of the lines.
The fact that all the yang lines become yin and vice versa, that there is a complete reversal, as said, is significant in itself and says something about that situation. It is like a bolt from the blue, as it were.
The hexagrams can then reveal something about the kind of turnaround that takes place

Assuming that a hexagram describes a process starting on the bottom line and ending in the top one, there is also something to be said for reading the text of all lines as a process, but with 6 moving lines, it's probably hard to make a clear story out of that.

This would be my approach, but this is certainly not a rule. Others on this forum may approach this in a very different way.

Thank you @Hans_ for your comments. I did also think about this as a turnaround/a reversal of sorts but am having hard time interpreting the hexagrams, giving my question and the hexagrams 27-28.

The person in question does have kids and takes care of them, and is quiet overwhelmed by economic burden, but I also tend to think of him rather selfish, meaning almost always taking care of his needs first and foremost.

 

[Hans__]

The person in question does have kids and takes care of them, and is quiet overwhelmed by economic burden, but I also tend to think of him rather selfish, meaning almost always taking care of his needs first and foremost.

Personally, I find it ethically for myself, incorrect to ask and interpret questions about others.
Besides, the challenge with these kinds of questions is what the Yi answers. Is the answer really about the other person or about the person asking the question?
Personally, I would work this kind of question around to "How can I best act/behave towards X" or "What is my relationship to X" or etc.
I know there are others on this forum who think differently and that's fine too. Everyone should act on what feels right for them.

 

[Juniperist]

Frankly, I try to not ask about other people, too. But in this case I am quite conflicted and dont know what else to do - hence this attempt. I want some help in making a decision about this person, so that I can move accordingly, and I am having hard time. You are right in that this outcome - all changing lines - the reversal of sorts, might reflect me, as my thinking/feeling of him goes back and forth...
Maybe I ask "what is the best way for me to behave towards X" as a question - but then best for what? best for me? best for maintaining a friendship? I feel like whether I should act in my own interest only or in the interest of maintaining a friendship (if these are different paths indeed) depends ultimately on whether/and how I can make up my mind about what kind of a person he is. This is weird for me, not being able to actually say what kind of a person someone you thought you had known, is.

 

[Hans__]

Maybe I ask "what is the best way for me to behave towards X" as a question - but then best for what? best for me? best for maintaining a friendship? I feel like whether I should act in my own interest only or in the interest of maintaining a friendship (if these are different paths indeed) depends ultimately on whether/and how I can make up my mind about what kind of a person he is.

For me, the above is reflected in H27<>H28. H27 the hexagram of nourishment and feedback, H28 as tension looking for a way out.
Do you nourish yourself or the friendship? But if nourishing friendship comes at the expense of yourself....
Nourishment is here unbalanced because the 6 moving lines and generates tension that needs to be released, the ridge pole sags.
Personally, I think you should put yourself first, what do you want, what is in your best interest.
By nourishing yourself in that way, I believe you can only really be of value to someone else.

 

[Juniperist]

Thanks Hans_ for your comments.
Anyone else who has any feedback? I'll appreciate it.
Best wishes
J

 

[my_key]

Hi Juniperist

In my case I asked about a person "what kind of a person is X?" The reason I asked this question is because I am conflicted about this person that I used to be close with, who gets in and out of my life, and I cannot decide whether he is indeed a well-intentioned but confused person, or whether he is someone who either might not care about my well-being or worse someone who secretly enjoys causing pain... Most of the time I think of him as a decent person who is a bit lost, but I tend to assume that everyone is decent and nice and it generally takes me too long to see when it is otherwise.

27 <> 28

'The Tiger's Mouth' through ' Great Traverses'

The root or background of your question seems not so much about the type of person X is but more your concerns about the nature of your relationship and your approach to X.
In general terms, six changing lines indicates that all aspects of your question are bathed in instability or that an all encompassing change is required or soon to happen. There can be a sense too of teetering between two extremes here: either nourishment or crisis. Neither fish nor fowl. Is the instability in X, in the relationship or in your uncertainty around how you see this person.

Whatever you decide your question to be about, there is something that needs correcting in the source of nourishment (27) that you both get either individually or from the relationship. What is happening right now for you can be seen as the latest manifestation of creative tensions (28) through which new perspectives are generated. These can topple the status quo of the rituals being historically played out.

Any relationship is a dance between two people. If one person acts in a harmful way and the other person dances a step to accommodate that behaviour unchallenged, then a power differential exists. Perhaps the only way you'll truly find the answer to your questions (about X and the nature of the deeper relationship) is by assertively addressing any potential power differential that you believe exists.

27 after all places emphasis on correcting matters and advocates a redressing of the balance through clear, intelligent navigation and the power of words. 28 reckons that standing alone without fear is the best way forward to ensure you are not left holding any sorrows regarding the nature of this relationship.

... of course, there may be other interpretations that speak more clearly to you.

Good Luck