What this change means
The Mountain now rests on the Earth as the fourth and top lines move, and the Thunder goes still. The top line leads, describing a delight that has lost its sight; even so, nothing is fixed, and turning around carries no blame once you notice and let go a little. The fourth line, the source of delight, says strong enthusiasm draws help naturally, with friends gathering around you. The resulting hexagram, 23 The Fall, describes a time of obstacles when even correct words aren't believed and lesser people misuse power. Pushing ahead won't work now. That's why the top line's advice matters: ease off the overheated pursuit before it costs you more. Keep your circle of friends close, be generous with those who depend on you, and hold on until things change.
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 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.
- 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 23 The Fall
It's a time of obstacles and difficulties when, even if you're right, your words aren't believed. Lesser people who misuse power are on the rise, and you could become their victim. Recognizing this time without trying to push ahead, and being generous and giving toward those beneath you, will help you hold on while circumstances change.
It is not favorable to have somewhere to go.
The trigrams
The way back
23 The Fall → 16 Passionlines 4 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
- 21Bitinglines 1 and 6
- 64Transitionlines 2 and 6
- 56The Travelerlines 3 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.