What this change means
Thunder sounds in the middle of the Lake as four lines move, the second through the fifth, and Well-Being becomes 17 Adapting. What holds still in the new figure speaks here, its first and top lines. The first says that yielding, listening and accepting opinions different from yours leads to success. The top line says you can win followers and support, with even powerful people backing and recognizing you. The resulting hexagram describes a time both to lead and to follow: see the place life is asking you to take, act genuinely from there, and leadership and support grow. So the harmony of this period turns into influence, but influence earned by flexibility. Don't insist on your own view because things are going well. Listen first, adjust, then lead. The image suggests resting when dusk comes, a reminder that following the rhythm of the moment is part of strength.
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 17 Adapting, which stays still
Being able to yield, listen and accept opinions different from yours will lead you to success.
The post changes. Constancy brings good fortune. Going out the gate to deal with others bears fruit.
- Line 6 of 17 Adapting, which stays still
You can win followers and support; even the most powerful people back you and recognize you.
Seized and bound, then tied fast still more. The king makes his offering on the western mountain.
- 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 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 4 of 11 Well-Being
Inner wealth lets you genuinely support people going through times of need. This will increase your well-being.
Fluttering. Not rich, with its neighbors. Not on guard, with sincere trust.
- 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.
- The judgment of 17 Adapting
It's a time both to lead and to follow. If you can see the place life is asking you to take right now, and act genuinely from wherever you belong, you'll gain more leadership and more support for what you do.
Great success. Constancy is favorable. No fault.
The trigrams
The way back
17 Adapting → 11 Well-Beinglines 2, 3, 4, and 5
Other transformations of Well-Being
- 16Passionlines 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 8Unionlines 1, 2, 3, and 5
- 31Attractionlines 1, 2, 4, and 5
- 47Overwhelmedlines 1, 3, 4, and 5
- 23The Falllines 1, 2, 3, and 6
- 56The Travelerlines 1, 2, 4, and 6
- 64Transitionlines 1, 3, 4, and 6
- 21Bitinglines 2, 3, 4, and 6
- 53Gradual Progresslines 1, 2, 5, and 6
- 59Release from Obstacleslines 1, 3, 5, and 6
- 42Increaselines 2, 3, 5, and 6
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 1, 4, 5, and 6
- 13Gathering with Equalslines 2, 4, 5, and 6
- 10Treading Carefullylines 3, 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.