Transformation · lines 1, 3, and 5

Conflict becomes Wealth

Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Fire stands above heaven: the first, third and fifth lines move, and the murky water of 6 Conflict clears into strength crowned with light. With three moving lines, the starting and resulting judgments weigh alike. The first says this conflict won't yield to action. Cleverness serves better than force, and so do patience, letting events unfold, and wise advice.

14 Wealth, the resulting hexagram, describes abundance, inner and outer, and asks you to keep your character centered and cultivate generosity so the wealth lasts and reaches others. Together, the dispute fades when you stop guarding and start giving. You have more than enough; act like it. Watch for fighting over what's small when you hold so much. Generosity tends to settle what argument can't, and it keeps prosperity from turning into a new source of conflict.

What to read, in order

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

  1. 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.

  2. The judgment of 14 Wealth

    A time of abundance and prosperity, both inner and outer. It's important to keep your character centered and to cultivate good deeds and generosity, so that this wealth lasts and reaches others.

    Great success.

  3. 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.

  4. Line 3 of 6 Conflict

    What you've gained honestly can't be taken from you. Even if gossip comes up, don't be intimidated; hold firm.

    Feeding on old virtue. Constancy is in danger; in the end, good fortune. If it serves in the king's affairs, no achievement of its own.

  5. Line 5 of 6 Conflict

    If you've acted rightly, whoever has to make the decisions that involve you will decide in your favor.

    Lawsuit. Great good fortune.

The trigrams

Below Water Heaven
Above Heaven Fire

The way back

14 Wealth → 6 Conflict
lines 1, 3, and 5

Other transformations of Conflict

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