What this change means
Lawsuit, great good fortune: the fifth line moves, and Heaven above turns to Fire, which now stands over the water. This is the one place in 6 Conflict where the dispute itself turns favorable. If you've acted rightly, whoever has to decide matters that involve you will tend to decide in your favor. The line asks you to trust that fairness rather than push.
The resulting hexagram, 64 Transition, adds a caution. Things are coming together, but some pieces haven't fallen into place, and mistakes born of immaturity could still pull you off course, even after you've gotten what you want. So let a fair judgment come, and stay alert as it does. Watch for celebrating too early or hesitating at the last step. A good outcome still needs careful handling.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- 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 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 64 Transition
Things are coming together so that success can arrive and you can take on great projects, but some things still haven't fallen into place. So stay alert, so you don't make mistakes born of immaturity, or you'll drift from your goals. This can happen even after you've gotten what you want: you stop, you hesitate, and mistakes happen.
Success. The little fox has nearly crossed and wets its tail. Nothing is favorable.
The trigrams
The way back
64 Transition → 6 Conflictline 5
Other transformations of Conflict
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.