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Transformation · lines 2 and 6

Initial Obstacles becomes Inner Integrity

屯 3 Initial Obstacles 中孚 61 Inner Integrity
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Wind above a lake, an image of truth that moves others: as the top and second lines move, the struggle of a hard beginning finds its center. The top line leads with its plea not to give up, even when the grief feels endless and nothing seems to pull in the same direction. The second line explains why holding on makes sense. Help is coming, and what looked like a threat may turn out to be someone offering a real bond; just don't commit before you feel secure. Like the young woman of the old text, you can wait until your word is ready.

The resulting hexagram, 61 Inner Integrity, describes what this patience builds. When you're whole inside, it shows outside, and your sincerity can move people toward something larger. Watch for hollow promises made out of despair. Keep faith with yourself, and let trust grow at its own pace.

What to read, in order

Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.

  1. Line 6 of 3 Initial Obstacles

    Despite the obstacles, don't give up or lose heart.

    The horses of the team pull apart. Weeping blood, in endless streams.

  2. Line 2 of 3 Initial Obstacles

    Obstacles are on the way, but help will come. Act with caution until you feel secure and can receive that help.

    Stuck, turning in place; the horses of the team pull apart. Not a raider: someone come to ask for marriage. The young woman is constant and gives no promise; after ten years she gives it.

  3. The judgment of 3 Initial Obstacles

    This isn't the time to act directly: look for people who can act for you, allies who represent you. Still, stay alert so you know when the time comes to take back the initiative and control.

    Great success. Constancy is favorable. Having somewhere to go is of no use yet. It is favorable to install lords.

  4. The judgment of 61 Inner Integrity

    When you're whole within, it shows on the outside, and you'll be able to do great things and to let your truth move others toward great undertakings.

    Piglets and fish: good fortune. It is favorable to cross the great river. Constancy is favorable.

The trigrams

Below Thunder Lake
Above Water Wind

The way back

61 Inner Integrity → 3 Initial Obstacles
lines 2 and 6

Other transformations of Initial Obstacles

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