What this change means
Heaven over Heaven: five lines move and only the third stays as it was. That unchanged line of 1 Activity says that things are working, yet you worry for no apparent reason. It's an odd note for so much strength. The change opens onto new beginnings and the qualities needed to carry any project through, with energy that doesn't rest. From Simplicity, the risk is that your modesty turns into anxious self-doubt just when things are going well. Notice the worry, and ask honestly whether it has a basis. If not, let it go. Keep working steadily and grow strong without restlessness. Humility doesn't require fear. Trust what's working, stay alert to real problems as they come, and don't invent imaginary ones.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 3 of 1 Activity, which stays still
Things are working, yet you worry for no apparent reason.
The noble person strives and strives all day long, and at nightfall is still watchful. Danger. 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 4 of 15 Simplicity
If you carry out your tasks with dedication and without expecting recognition, you'll have great success.
Nothing that is not favorable. Humility spread wide.
- 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 1 Activity
The creative principle. Activity. New beginnings, flourishing, and the qualities you need to carry any undertaking or project through to success.
Great success. Constancy is favorable.
The trigrams
The way back
1 Activity → 15 Simplicitylines 1, 2, 4, 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.