25. Innocence
Wú Wàng — Innocence / The Unexpected
Trigrams
The Judgment
Innocence. Supreme success. Perseverance furthers. If someone is not as he should be, he has misfortune, and it does not further him to undertake anything.
The Image
Heaven above thunder — movement in accordance with heaven's will. Spring thunder stirs all things to life according to their nature, without artifice.
Interpretation
Act from genuine inner truth, not calculation. Innocence here means acting spontaneously in accord with your nature — not naively, but sincerely. When your actions arise from authentic inner prompting rather than strategic maneuvering, heaven supports them. The hexagram also warns of the unexpected: things may happen that you did not plan for. Meet them with natural, unforced responses.
Advice
Act from sincerity and genuine impulse. Don't overthink or manipulate. If the unexpected occurs, respond naturally rather than trying to control it. Innocence — in the sense of authenticity — is your greatest asset right now.
Consult the I Ching for your own question
Cast the Coins