Transformation · lines 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6
Well-Being becomes Observing
What this change means
Five lines move, all but the fourth, and Wind sweeps over Earth: Well-Being becomes 20 Observing. The fourth line alone holds firm, and in the new figure it speaks of vision. It says you can look at things with wisdom and bring light where there's darkness, and that this brings recognition. The resulting hexagram asks you to observe before you act: you're a source of inspiration for others right now, and you also need to watch those who inspire you, so things unfold at the right time. So almost everything about the peaceful time shifts, and what's left is perspective. Step back and look. Your view is clear now, and others may need it. Share what you see where it helps, without rushing to act on it. The image of rulers touring the regions suggests getting close to the ground, seeing for yourself, then teaching from that.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 4 of 20 Observing, which stays still
You can look at things with wisdom and bring light where there is darkness. This will bring you recognition.
Contemplating the light of the kingdom. It is favorable to be the king's guest.
- The judgment of 11 Well-Being
A period of well-being, harmony and understanding is coming, and you can enjoy it. People and situations that weren't good for you are moving away, and in their place come people and situations that bring blessings and support. Heaven grants its gifts.
The small goes, the great comes. Good fortune. Success.
- Line 1 of 11 Well-Being
A season of flourishing: you surround yourself with like-minded people.
The grass is pulled up, and its tangled roots come too, each with its clump. Setting out brings good fortune.
- Line 2 of 11 Well-Being
It's favorable to take decisive action that gets you out of your comfort zone and to recognize the people around you. There's no need to push anyone away; it's enough to know each person's nature.
Embracing the untilled. Wading across the river; not forgetting the distant; leaving friends behind. So it is honored on the middle way.
- Line 3 of 11 Well-Being
There will be ups and downs. Don't despair: enjoy the calm moments and act with caution in the face of danger.
No plain without a slope, no going without return. Constancy in hardship: no fault. Do not grieve over its truth; in eating there is blessing.
- Line 5 of 11 Well-Being
Joining with those who are at a disadvantage compared with you, and supporting them, brings you blessings.
Emperor Yi gives his younger sister in marriage. Blessing. Great good fortune.
- Line 6 of 11 Well-Being
The situation may take a turn for the worse. Pay attention and watch for the first signs of decline. If you insist on pressing ahead, there will be loss.
The city wall falls back into the moat. Do not use the army. From the town, orders are proclaimed. Constancy brings distress.
- The judgment of 20 Observing
Observe before you act. Right now you're a source of inspiration for others, and at the same time you need to observe those who inspire you. This will let things unfold at the right moment, and perfectly.
Hands washed, the offering not yet made. There is sincere trust, solemn and grave.
The trigrams
The way back
20 Observing → 11 Well-Beinglines 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6
Other transformations of Well-Being
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.