What this change means
The fifth line moves, and Heaven above Decline becomes Fire: light rising over the Earth, 35 Advance. This line is the heart. Stagnation comes to rest, and it's good fortune for the great person, yet the line repeats a warning, "it may be lost, it may be lost," and ties security to the deep roots of a mulberry. Practically, the stuck period is ending, but act with caution until things are fully stable. The resulting hexagram describes the time that follows: growth and achievement, help from important people, doors that open when you ask, and a chance to contribute to others' growth too. So move forward, but keep your footing. Ask for what you need, accept the help that comes, and anchor each gain before reaching for the next. Remembering that it could still slip is exactly what keeps it from slipping.
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 12 Decline
The stagnation is ending, but you still need to act with caution until the situation is fully stable.
Stagnation comes to rest. For the great person, good fortune. “It may be lost, it may be lost”: tied to the leafy mulberry.
- The judgment of 12 Decline
You're surrounded by adverse people and situations. Avoid getting involved with those people, no matter what they offer you. Circumstances aren't good for acting or making decisions; it's time to withdraw to a safe place and wait for conditions to change. It's time to keep a low profile.
Stagnation: these are not worthy people. The constancy of the noble person is not favorable. The great goes, the small comes.
- The judgment of 35 Advance
A time of growth and achievement is coming, and you should make the most of it. You'll receive help and favors from important people. If you need something, don't hesitate to ask: doors will open for you. Your talents are recognized, and just as you receive help, it's also a time to contribute to the growth and betterment of others.
The lord of Kang is granted horses in great numbers; in a single day he is received three times.
The trigrams
The way back
35 Advance → 12 Declineline 5
Other transformations of Decline
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.