Transformation · lines 1, 3, 4, and 5
Passion becomes After the End
What this change means
Water stands over Fire, everything in its place for the moment, after the first, third, fourth and fifth lines change. The unmoved second and top lines of 63 After the End point the way. The second line says not to chase what you lose right now, because it tends to come back on its own. The top line says this is a time of advance, and that retreating or stopping would bring trouble. These sound like opposites, but they fit Passion's energy well. Keep moving forward, and don't waste that drive trying to recover small losses along the way. Let them go. Success here may be passing, and a slower period can follow, so think of trouble before it comes and prepare. Meanwhile, keep advancing with the people who work beside you.
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 63 After the End, which stays still
Don't try to recover what you lose for now: it will come back to you naturally.
The wife loses the screen of her carriage. Do not chase it: in seven days it is found.
- Line 6 of 63 After the End, which stays still
This is a period of advance: retreating or stopping will bring you trouble.
Wets its head. Danger.
- 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.
- 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.
- Line 3 of 16 Passion
Success lies in knowing how to act at the right moment.
Delight that looks upward: regret. Delay brings regret.
- Line 4 of 16 Passion
When you're passionate and motivated enough about what you do, you don't need to ask anyone for help: help will come naturally.
The source of delight: great gain. Do not doubt. Friends gather like hair in a clasp.
- 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 judgment of 63 After the End
You're in a situation where you'll have a passing success: everything seems to be in your favor, and at the end comes a period of stagnation. If you prepare for it ahead of time, you'll be able to soften its effects.
Success in small things. Constancy is favorable. At first, good fortune; in the end, disorder.
The trigrams
The way back
63 After the End → 16 Passionlines 1, 3, 4, and 5
Other transformations of Passion
- 11Well-Beinglines 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 43Overflowinglines 1, 2, 3, and 5
- 60Thriftlines 1, 2, 4, and 5
- 48Right Actionlines 2, 3, 4, and 5
- 14Wealthlines 1, 2, 3, and 6
- 41Decreaselines 1, 2, 4, and 6
- 22Good Mannerslines 1, 3, 4, and 6
- 18Loss, Then Gainlines 2, 3, 4, and 6
- 10Treading Carefullylines 1, 2, 5, and 6
- 13Gathering with Equalslines 1, 3, 5, and 6
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 2, 3, 5, and 6
- 42Increaselines 1, 4, 5, and 6
- 59Release from Obstacleslines 2, 4, 5, and 6
- 53Gradual Progresslines 3, 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.