Transformation · lines 2, 4, 5, and 6
Passion becomes Release from Obstacles
What this change means
Wind over Water scatters what was frozen as the second, fourth, fifth and top lines change. In 59 Release from Obstacles, the first and third lines stay still, and they offer the counsel. The first says that before a split happens, you can use your resources to head it off by joining forces. The third says that if you're clear about your goals, you'll be able to give ground in order to find unity and get past the obstacles. For Passion, the work is to hold people together. Enthusiasm can divide as easily as it unites when everyone pulls their own way. Notice tension early and act on it. Be clear about what really matters, so you can yield on the rest. Shared goals tend to dissolve the selfishness behind the split.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 1 of 59 Release from Obstacles, which stays still
Before the separation begins, you can use your resources to prevent it by joining forces.
Rescue comes with a strong horse. Good fortune.
- Line 3 of 59 Release from Obstacles, which stays still
If you're clear about your goals and purposes, you'll be able to give ground so as to find unity and get past the obstacles.
Scatters its own self. No regret.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The judgment of 59 Release from Obstacles
You can free yourself from the obstacles that hold you back if you're able to act sincerely and bring opposites together around shared goals. The tension has arisen because selfishness rules. To move forward, be humble and let the current carry you rather than going against it.
Success. The king goes to his temple. It is favorable to cross the great river. Constancy is favorable.
The trigrams
The way back
59 Release from Obstacles → 16 Passionlines 2, 4, 5, and 6
Other transformations of Passion
- 11Well-Beinglines 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 43Overflowinglines 1, 2, 3, and 5
- 60Thriftlines 1, 2, 4, and 5
- 63After the Endlines 1, 3, 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
- 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.