What this change means
Thunder and lightning: with the second, third, fourth and top lines in motion, Well-Being becomes 21 Biting. Two lines don't move, the first and the fifth, and they give the direction. The first says that if you realize you're doing the wrong thing, take responsibility and change course quickly. The fifth says that when others' mistakes need fixing, a steady, impartial hand gets results. The resulting hexagram is a time for firm, decisive action to overcome obstacles, with energy and clear limits, even through formal channels if needed. So something in this good period needs biting through. Start with yourself: if you've gone wrong, admit it and turn around fast. Then, where others are at fault, correct with fairness, not anger. Don't let comfort make you avoid a conflict that has to happen. Set limits, act, and keep your judgment even.
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 21 Biting, which stays still
If you realize you're doing the wrong thing, take responsibility for your actions and change course quickly.
Feet in the stocks, the toes lost from sight. No fault.
- Line 5 of 21 Biting, which stays still
When you correct mistakes others have made, be steady and impartial, and you'll get results.
Biting dried meat, finding yellow gold. Constancy is in danger. No fault.
- 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 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 21 Biting
It's a time for firm, decisive action to overcome obstacles, even legal action if needed. Success is within reach if you act with energy and set limits. Don't be afraid: act.
Success. It is favorable to bring things to judgment.
The trigrams
The way back
21 Biting → 11 Well-Beinglines 2, 3, 4, and 6
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
- 17Adaptinglines 2, 3, 4, and 5
- 23The Falllines 1, 2, 3, and 6
- 56The Travelerlines 1, 2, 4, and 6
- 64Transitionlines 1, 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.