What this change means
Only the bottom line moves, and the Water at the base of 6 Conflict settles into a Lake, so the dispute loses some of its undertow. This is the earliest stage of a quarrel, and the line's counsel is not to drag the matter out. Talk may start, and a few words may be said against you; hold firm anyway, without feeding the argument, and the end tends to be good.
The resulting hexagram, 10 Treading Carefully, describes a delicate situation in which how you carry yourself decides the outcome. Moving with awareness and gentleness can make potential rivals give way, even turn them into allies. So keep it short and keep it kind. Don't let a small disagreement grow into a cause. Watch for the urge to answer every remark, since that's how brief friction becomes a long fight.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 1 of 6 Conflict
Even if the situation invites gossip, holding firm is your best move.
Not dragging the matter out. A few words against; in the end, good fortune.
- The judgment of 6 Conflict
A conflict is arising that can't be solved by action; cleverness works better than force. Recognizing that you can't resolve anything right now, letting events take their course, and seeking the advice of someone wise in this area will help you get out of the conflict.
There is sincere trust, but it is blocked. Caution: stopping halfway brings good fortune; going all the way to the end, misfortune. It is favorable to see the great person. It is not favorable to cross the great river.
- The judgment of 10 Treading Carefully
You're facing a difficult situation. If you know how to conduct yourself properly, moving with awareness and gentleness, even people who could be rivals and stand in your way will give ground, and may even become your allies.
Stepping on the tiger's tail; it does not bite. Success.
The trigrams
The way back
10 Treading Carefully → 6 Conflictline 1
Other transformations of Conflict
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.