What this change means
Only the first line moves, and the Thunder at the base of 17 Adapting settles into Earth. The drive to act gives way to something more receptive, and that's exactly what this line asks of you: the ability to yield, to listen, and to take in opinions that don't match your own. The old image speaks of a post that changes and of going out the gate to deal with others; what bears fruit here is contact, not insistence. When you stop defending your position and open the door, the situation turns into 45 Meeting, a time when things are ready for the next step and you can ask for help from those who'll support you. Watch for the temptation to treat a different view as a threat. It's more likely to be the piece you were missing. Meet people, gather what you need, and keep some readiness for the unexpected, as the resulting hexagram advises.
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 17 Adapting
Being able to yield, listen and accept opinions different from yours will lead you to success.
The post changes. Constancy brings good fortune. Going out the gate to deal with others bears fruit.
- The judgment of 17 Adapting
It's a time both to lead and to follow. If you can see the place life is asking you to take right now, and act genuinely from wherever you belong, you'll gain more leadership and more support for what you do.
Great success. Constancy is favorable. No fault.
- 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 → 17 Adaptingline 1
Other transformations of Adapting
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.