What this change means
The fifth line of Passion moves, and the Thunder above opens into a Lake gathering over the Earth. This line is a strange one: constancy in sickness, a condition that lingers but doesn't kill. In practical terms, passion that comes with anxiety, without time to rest and recharge, makes your achievements rise and fall. The resulting hexagram, 45 Meeting, describes a very favorable situation: everything is ready for the next step, you can ask for help, meet those who support you, and take on important things, perhaps with some spiritual practice. Here the warning is about the person, not the plan. Conditions are good; the risk is that you wear yourself out. Rest, recharge and let others share the work. A gathering needs a calm center. Prepare for surprises, but don't live in constant alarm.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- 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 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 45 Meeting
A very favorable situation is coming, with everything ready for you to take the next step toward your goals. You can ask for help and meet with those who will support you. It's a time to take on important things, do some kind of spiritual practice, and prepare in case anything unexpected happens.
Success. The king comes to his temple. It is favorable to see the great person. Success. Constancy is favorable. Offering large animals brings good fortune. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.
The trigrams
The way back
45 Meeting → 16 Passionline 5
Other transformations of Passion
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.