Transformation · lines 3, 4, and 5

Wealth becomes Inner Integrity

Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Wind over the lake, stirring its surface: three lines move and abundance turns inward. 14 Wealth speaks of prosperity in every sense, sustained by a centered character, generosity and good deeds. 61 Inner Integrity says that when you're whole within, it shows outside, and your truth can move others toward great undertakings. In balance, the real wealth here is integrity. What you have will mean more, and last longer, if it's backed by sincerity rather than image. Check whether your generosity comes from conviction or from a wish to be admired. Keep your words and intentions aligned. People respond to that kind of wholeness without needing to be persuaded. From that inner trust, you can invite others into larger projects, and they're likely to come because they believe in you, not because of what you own.

What to read, in order

Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.

  1. The judgment of 14 Wealth

    A time of abundance and prosperity, both inner and outer. It's important to keep your character centered and to cultivate good deeds and generosity, so that this wealth lasts and reaches others.

    Great success.

  2. The judgment of 61 Inner Integrity

    When you're whole within, it shows on the outside, and you'll be able to do great things and to let your truth move others toward great undertakings.

    Piglets and fish: good fortune. It is favorable to cross the great river. Constancy is favorable.

  3. Line 3 of 14 Wealth

    Greed, or using wealth only for your own benefit, will bring difficulties and loss. Generosity opens new possibilities.

    The prince makes offerings to the Son of Heaven. The petty person cannot.

  4. Line 4 of 14 Wealth

    It's important not to let envy get the better of you: look at the wealth you have and be grateful for it.

    It does not flaunt its abundance. No fault.

  5. Line 5 of 14 Wealth

    It's a time of wealth whose challenges aren't outside you but in falling into inertia or apathy. If you stay active and alert, you'll succeed.

    Its sincere trust is shared, and it has majesty. Good fortune.

The trigrams

Below Heaven Lake
Above Fire Wind

The way back

61 Inner Integrity → 14 Wealth
lines 3, 4, and 5

Other transformations of Wealth

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