Transformation · lines 1, 2, and 5

Passion becomes Inner Peace

Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Lake joined to Lake: the first, second and fifth lines move, and both trigrams turn to water that reflects the sky. The two judgments are given the same weight. Passion speaks of contagious enthusiasm, big projects and keeping others' needs in mind. The resulting hexagram, 58 Inner Peace, describes calm, settled days in which great things become possible, especially in the company of people whose energy matches yours. It also warns against losing sight of your goals and sliding into inertia. The movement turns excitement into something quieter and more sustainable. Joy doesn't have to be loud. Spend time with those who nourish you, study and practice together, and let your enthusiasm settle into calm. Keep your aims in front of you, so that ease doesn't drift into idleness.

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 16 Passion

    A time of passionate drive toward action. You can pass this passion on to others to gain their help, which lets you take on big projects with resolve and optimism. For these ventures to succeed and last, you can't look after only your own interests; you also need to keep in mind the needs of the people working with you.

    It is favorable to install lords and set the army in motion.

  2. The judgment of 58 Inner Peace

    You're in a time of calm and inner peace that lets you achieve great things. Spending time with people whose energy is like yours will nourish and recharge you to reach your aims. Still, don't lose sight of your goals, or you'll slide into inertia.

    Success. Constancy is favorable.

  3. Line 1 of 16 Passion

    Your ventures need to consider the well-being of others; otherwise they won't succeed.

    Delight that makes itself heard. Misfortune.

  4. Line 2 of 16 Passion

    Staying alert and reading the signs around you will let you know when to advance and when to withdraw.

    Steady as stone. Not waiting for the day to end. Constancy brings good fortune.

  5. Line 5 of 16 Passion

    If your passion for doing something comes with anxiety and you don't give yourself time to rest and recharge, your achievements will have ups and downs.

    Constancy in sickness: it lingers and does not die.

The trigrams

Below Earth Lake
Above Thunder Lake

The way back

58 Inner Peace → 16 Passion
lines 1, 2, and 5

Other transformations of Passion

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