What this change means
When the second line of Simplicity moves, the Mountain beneath the Earth becomes Wind, and a tree starts to grow inside the ground. This line speaks of humility that makes itself heard: when you act from the heart and keep things simple, people notice, without your having to announce anything. Constancy is what keeps that recognition healthy. The resulting hexagram, 46 Going Up, shows where it leads. You're in a time of rising, and the rise grows out of work you've done with dedication, small efforts piled up until they reach some height. It may also be a good moment to seek out an important person who can help; that meeting needn't frighten you. Watch for one thing: the recognition comes because you didn't chase it. Keep speaking plainly and doing your part well, and let the ascent follow from that rather than from self-promotion.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- 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.
- 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.
- The judgment of 46 Going Up
You're in a time of rising, and this rise is the fruit of work you've done with dedication. Seeking the help of an important person will bring great success; don't be afraid of that meeting, because everything is favorable now.
Great success. Seeing the great person is of use. Do not worry. Setting out southward brings good fortune.
The trigrams
The way back
46 Going Up → 15 Simplicityline 2
Other transformations of Simplicity
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.