He will most likely feel confused and a hint of anxiety, but he will not take the initiative to ask questions; his overall reaction will lean toward passive waiting. The hexagram indicates that the channels of communication between you two are already blocked. His emotions will go through a process from agitation to self-resolution, ultimately choosing to stay silent and observe.

His Emotions Will Shift from Agitation to Silence, with Much Inner Drama but Weak Momentum to Act

Background Analysis

The Primary Hexagram is Hexagram 47 — Kun (Oppression), which, as the name implies, is a pattern of "being trapped," directly corresponding to the stalemate brought about by your deliberate lack of contact. The Resulting Hexagram is Hexagram 28 — Da Guo (Great Exceeding), which carries the meaning of "going too far," suggesting that your silence may exceed his expectations, making him feel that the situation has become somewhat excessive. The Self Line represents you, and the Other Line represents him. The Other Line holds Gou Chen and Offspring Hai Water; Gou Chen governs delays and passivity, while Offspring governs emotions and thoughts. This indicates that in the face of your silence, his first reaction is to repeatedly ruminate internally, but his actions will appear sluggish and observant; he will not immediately erupt or press for answers.

He Feels Inwardly Agitated, but His Self-Regulation Ability Is Fairly Good

Yong Shen (Focus) Analysis

Officer Wu Fire represents his state and emotions within this relationship. This line moves, changing into Siblings You Metal, which is a "returning restriction"—meaning the Changing Line is restricted by the Resulting Line. Officer Wu Fire inherently carries the meaning of vexation and anxiety; its movement indicates that his emotions will be affected by your lack of contact, leading to noticeable fluctuations. However, the changing into a returning restriction means that this sense of agitation will gradually be suppressed and resolved. It holds the Vermilion Bird, which governs disputes and communication, indicating that he strongly wishes to say something inwardly, but the force of the returning restriction causes him to ultimately choose to hold his tongue and swallow his words.

He Is More Inclined to Think You Are Being Emotional Rather Than Seeking a Complete Breakup

The Self Line Wealth Yin Wood holds the Black Tortoise. The Black Tortoise governs concealment and ambiguity, suggesting that your silence this time carries an element of testing and hiding your true thoughts. Wealth also represents Love, and Yin Wood is Void. The Void indicates that your intentions at this moment are not firmly set, and your actions are lacking. The Other Line Offspring Hai Water and the Self Line Yin Wood share a generating relationship (Water generates Wood), indicating that deep down, he still holds affection and tolerance for you. He will tend to interpret your silence as a temporary emotional reaction rather than the end of the relationship.

At the Earliest, the Next Day (August 7) He Will Begin Self-Digesting, and His Emotions Will Calm Within a Week

Timing Analysis

Officer Wu Fire moves and is restricted, so the emotional fluctuation will not last too long. The current day is Ren Zi; the next day, Gui Chou (August 7), Earth in Chou can drain the residual Qi of Wu Fire, and he will begin to calm down and build up his psychological defenses. The Self Line Wealth Yin Wood is Void; exiting the Void must wait until the Yin day (August 12) or a day of clash (Shen day, August 18). Before this time, it is highly unlikely he will take the initiative to break the stalemate. Overall, in about a week, the anxiety caused by your silence will have mostly subsided, and he will enter a silent state of "watching and waiting."

Action Advice

• If you want him to take the initiative, a single day of silence may not be enough, as he will process it himself and choose to wait; a stronger signal is needed to break his passivity.
• If you simply want to test his reaction, then observe whether he posts any vague or cryptic updates on social media in the coming days, as this may be the externalization of his inner drama.
• Please clarify the true purpose of your silence. The Black Tortoise holding the Self Line suggests that you may not even be entirely clear about your own true intentions; avoid letting a test turn into a stalemate that drains you both.