What this change means
The fifth line moves alone, and the Earth above Well-Being turns to Water: clouds over heaven, the image of 5 Inaction. This line is the heart. It recalls a ruler giving his younger sister in marriage, someone of high rank joining with those of lower standing. Practically, joining with people at a disadvantage compared with you, and supporting them, brings blessing and great good fortune. The resulting hexagram adds timing. It's time to wait, not to act, yet waiting isn't standing still; it's a chance to prepare for the active period ahead. Look at conditions without lying to yourself, stay calm, and stay alert for when it's time to move. Together, they suggest that the best use of this pause is generosity: help where help is needed, build ties that don't depend on status, and let events take their course while you get ready.
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 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 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.
- The judgment of 5 Inaction
It's time to wait, not to act. Waiting doesn't mean standing still, though: it's a good time to prepare for the active period that's coming. A calm, relaxed attitude will lead you to success: look at the conditions without lying to yourself, and stay alert so you know when it's time to act. Destiny follows its own course.
There is sincere trust. Shining success. Constancy brings good fortune. It is favorable to cross the great river.
The trigrams
The way back
5 Inaction → 11 Well-Beingline 5
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.