Approval for the business trip is unlikely to be finalized before the start of autumn, and a postponement is highly probable. The Primary Hexagram is a Six Clash changing into another Six Clash (a static hexagram with no Changing Lines and burdened by Liu Jia Void is purely a case of scattered Qi). In a Travel divination, clashes signify scattering and unpredictability. Furthermore, the Other Line, which represents the destination and purpose of the trip, generates the Self Line but is restrained and controlled by the Day Stem. This indicates that the request for travel is being blocked by the broader external environment or rigid regulations. The probability of departing before the start of autumn (prior to Liqiu on August 7) is low.

The Business Trip Schedule Before Autumn Faces a High Probability of Delay

Background Analysis

This divination yielded a static hexagram (Hexagram 60 — Jie (Limitation) changing to Hexagram 60 — Jie (Limitation), with no Changing Lines), indicating that matters are currently stagnant and lack the driving force to move forward. In Travel divinations, a Six Clash pattern is the most unfavorable omen; Six Clashes refer to clashing Earthly Branches, signifying chaos and sudden changes. This means the original travel plan could easily be disrupted or overturned at any time. Combined with the pressing time node before the start of autumn—Liqiu (August 7) is only a few days away—the Qi field of the hexagram is scattered, reflecting that the preparatory stages for the trip (such as approvals and coordination) are not going smoothly.

The Destination's Other Line Being Controlled by the Day Stem Reflects Hindered External Approvals

Yong Shen (Focus) Analysis

When divining for travel, the Self Line represents the querent themselves, while the Other Line represents the travel destination or the receiving party.

The Self Line Querent is Fully Prepared and Has Strong Intent

The Self Line is located at the first line, holding Wealth Si Fire. In the month of Wei (when Fire retains residual Qi), it has a foundation and is itself prosperous. This indicates that subjectively, the querent is very eager to facilitate this business trip, and personal items or business preparations are already in order (the first line represents the foundation and initial preparations).

The Other Line Encountering Day Break Causes Bottlenecks at the Receiving Party or Approval Stage

The Other Line is the fourth line, holding Par. Shen Metal, which represents the travel approval documents or the external receiving party. The divination was cast on a Ji You day, creating a "You and Shen mutual harm" dynamic, where the excessively strong Metal Qi turns restrictive. More critically, Shen Metal is in a highly unstable state recently (strongly restrained and interfered with by the Day Stem, drastically reducing its strength). The Par. line being severely restrained directly indicates that the travel application, visa, or receiving party's confirmation letter cannot be successfully finalized before the start of autumn.

The Six Clash Hexagram Pattern Accelerates the Collapse of Plans

Although the Other Line (Shen Metal) originally generates the Self Line (Si Fire)—meaning the other party actually has the intention to receive you—because of the Six Clash pattern, "good things encountering clashes will inevitably scatter." This positive intention of generation is difficult to quickly translate into an actual travel permit in reality.

After Shen and You Days, the Cool Autumn Season is More Conducive to Facilitating the Trip

Timing Forecast

Since departing before the start of autumn (in the Wei month) is difficult due to the Six Clash pattern and the restriction of the Other Line, the projected timing must be pushed back. Entering autumn (the Shen and You months, i.e., after August 7 on the Gregorian calendar), Metal Qi becomes dominant. The Par. Shen Metal, representing documents and external permissions, sheds its unfavorable state of being restrained, and its strength is restored. At the same time, Shen Metal generates and combines with the Self Line (Si and Shen combining). Therefore, the most likely timing for approval and the actual business trip falls in the Shen or You months, corresponding to mid-to-late August through the end of September on the Gregorian calendar. If the business trip involves a long-distance cross-regional journey, clear news regarding the advancement of approvals may also arrive on the Yin or Mao days when the Void is exited (around August 14th to 17th).

Action Recommendations

• Do not rush to book tickets or arrange non-refundable travel accommodations before Liqiu. Under a Six Clash hexagram, variables are extreme; guard against personal financial losses caused by lagging external approvals.
• Focus on investigating the practical obstacles related to the Par. line (approval documents). Actively inquire with relevant leaders or coordinating parties about bottlenecks in the process to see if there are missing materials or a frozen workflow.
• Postpone your expectations and itinerary planning to mid-to-late August. After Liqiu, the broader environment's resistance to documents and travel directives will naturally weaken. Pushing forward vigorously at that time will make it much easier to accomplish everything in one go.