What this change means
Thunder and lightning: the first and top lines move, and both trigrams change at once. The top line leads. Its picture is an enthusiasm gone dark, one that has stopped seeing clearly, and its hope is that a course already taken can still be changed, blamelessly, once you notice and loosen your grip. Underneath, the first line warns against delight that shouts, and against plans that leave others' well-being out. The resulting hexagram, 21 Biting, calls for energetic, resolute steps against what blocks you, with clear limits, and legal steps if it comes to that. Here the decisive bite is aimed first at yourself. Cut through the self-deception that excitement has created, and stop what isn't working. Then set clear limits with others too. Act with energy, but from a clear head, and keep other people's well-being in the plan.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 6 of 16 Passion
It's important not to let passion blind you, or let it burn up the interest itself. If that happens, recognize the moment and relax: that way you'll succeed.
Delight in the dark. What is done changes. No fault.
- 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.
- 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.
- The judgment of 21 Biting
It's a time for firm, decisive action to overcome obstacles, even legal action if needed. Success is within reach if you act with energy and set limits. Don't be afraid: act.
Success. It is favorable to bring things to judgment.
The trigrams
The way back
21 Biting → 16 Passionlines 1 and 6
Other transformations of Passion
- 54A Subordinate Rolelines 1 and 2
- 55Abundancelines 1 and 3
- 32What Lastslines 2 and 3
- 24Coming Backlines 1 and 4
- 7The Armylines 2 and 4
- 15Simplicitylines 3 and 4
- 17Adaptinglines 1 and 5
- 47Overwhelmedlines 2 and 5
- 31Attractionlines 3 and 5
- 8Unionlines 4 and 5
- 64Transitionlines 2 and 6
- 56The Travelerlines 3 and 6
- 23The Falllines 4 and 6
- 12Declinelines 5 and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.