Transformation · lines 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Treading Carefully becomes Going Up
What this change means
A tree is born within the earth: five lines move, and only the second line stays. In 46 Going Up, that still line says that sincere words and good manners in your dealings will bring success. Almost the whole of Treading Carefully changes, and the narrow walk past the tiger becomes a steady rise, the fruit of work done with dedication. Seeking help from an important person can bring great success, and there's no need to fear that meeting. So the courtesy that kept you safe now lifts you. Speak honestly, treat people well, and don't be shy about approaching someone with influence. Keep building step by step. Your climb rests on the same qualities as your careful passage: awareness of others, sincerity, and gentle conduct.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 2 of 46 Going Up, which stays still
If your words are sincere and you keep good manners in your dealings with others, you'll succeed.
If there is sincere trust, it is favorable to make the simple offering. No fault.
- 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.
- Line 1 of 10 Treading Carefully
You're in a position out of view that will let you focus on your projects.
A plain step. Going: no fault.
- Line 3 of 10 Treading Carefully
By overestimating your abilities, you may take on tasks you're not prepared for.
The one-eyed can see, the lame can walk. Stepping on the tiger's tail, and it bites. Misfortune. A warrior acts for the great prince.
- Line 4 of 10 Treading Carefully
You're getting involved in a risky venture, but your inner strength and firmness will help you succeed.
Stepping on the tiger's tail. Wary, wary; in the end, good fortune.
- Line 5 of 10 Treading Carefully
If you're aware of the danger in going ahead and you act with caution, you'll succeed.
A resolute step. Constancy is in danger.
- Line 6 of 10 Treading Carefully
If you watch for the favorable signs to know when to act, and then act decisively, you'll succeed.
Looking back over the steps taken, examining the signs. If it turns back on itself: great good fortune.
- The judgment of 46 Going Up
You're in a time of rising, and this rise is the fruit of work you've done with dedication. Seeking the help of an important person will bring great success; don't be afraid of that meeting, because everything is favorable now.
Great success. Seeing the great person is of use. Do not worry. Setting out southward brings good fortune.
The trigrams
The way back
46 Going Up → 10 Treading Carefullylines 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Other transformations of Treading Carefully
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