Transformation · lines 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6
Simplicity becomes Inner Integrity
What this change means
Wind above a Lake, an open space at the center: every line moves except the fourth. That fourth line, unmoved in 61 Inner Integrity, carries the message. It speaks of leaning on spiritual forces, building up your integrity within, and moving toward your goal with confidence, never glancing back. From Simplicity, the move is inward. Humility that once showed in conduct now becomes a kind of inner wholeness, and that wholeness shows outside on its own. When you're whole within, your truth can move others toward large undertakings. Don't second-guess your direction once it's clear. Weigh decisions carefully, especially those that affect other people, and act with mercy. Then go forward. Confidence rooted in sincerity tends to be more persuasive than any argument.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 4 of 61 Inner Integrity, which stays still
It's a time to lean on spiritual forces to strengthen your inner integrity and head confidently toward your goal, without looking back.
The moon is nearly full. One horse of the pair is lost. No fault.
- The judgment of 15 Simplicity
This isn't the time to boast or show off. It's time to keep things simple and to make sure you act fairly; your qualities and talents will show on their own and be recognized.
Success. The noble person reaches the end.
- Line 1 of 15 Simplicity
Doing great things without pretension or pride will let you bring what you want to a good end, because you'll have no opponents.
Humble in their humility, the noble person can cross the great river. Good fortune.
- Line 2 of 15 Simplicity
If you do things from the heart and with simplicity, you'll be recognized.
Humility that makes itself heard. Constancy brings good fortune.
- Line 3 of 15 Simplicity
If, despite your position and fame, you stay humble, you won't create rivalries and you'll succeed.
A noble person humble in toil. Reaching the end: good fortune.
- Line 5 of 15 Simplicity
If you hold a position of power, don't abuse it, but don't be careless about other people's mistakes either. It's time to observe and to take measured action.
Not rich, alongside the neighbors. It is favorable to attack and subdue. Nothing that is not favorable.
- Line 6 of 15 Simplicity
If situations come up that aren't right, your stance must be firm: take the actions needed to correct them.
Humility that makes itself heard. It is favorable to set the army in motion against the town and the country.
- 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.
The trigrams
The way back
61 Inner Integrity → 15 Simplicitylines 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6
Other transformations of Simplicity
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.