Transformation · lines 1 and 2
Loss, Then Gain becomes Good Manners
What this change means
The two lowest lines turn, and Wind below the mountain becomes Fire: a glow at the mountain's foot. The second line leads. It names weakness and inconstancy as the source of loss, and asks you to reflect and take up the path again with resolve, though gently, since stubbornness won't help. The first line points to the opposite fault: rigidity, clinging to the traditional way, which flexibility and innovation can correct. Between them they describe a balance, firm in purpose and supple in method. The result is 22 Good Manners, a time when kindness and courtesy bring good results, and everyday matters go better than grand undertakings. So mend things in small, practical ways. Be consistent without being harsh, open to new methods without abandoning your aim, and pleasant to work with. Repair done gracefully tends to stick.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 2 of 18 Loss, Then Gain
Your losses come from weakness, from not persevering. Reflecting and taking up the path again with resolve will bring success.
Setting right what the mother spoiled. Constancy will not do.
- Line 1 of 18 Loss, Then Gain
The loss came from being too rigid and wanting to do things the traditional way. If you can be flexible and innovate, you'll succeed.
Setting right what the father spoiled. There is a son; the late father is left without fault. Danger; in the end, good fortune.
- The judgment of 18 Loss, Then Gain
You've made mistakes that have brought you into decline; still, admitting it and making the corrections needed will lead you back to success. Take time to reflect on what caused the loss and, once you've acted, give success time to arrive.
Great success. It is favorable to cross the great river. Three days before the first day, three days after the first day.
- The judgment of 22 Good Manners
It's a time to be kind and courteous and to use good manners with others if you want good results in what you undertake. What might seem superficial at another time leads you to success now. It's a time to handle everyday matters, not great undertakings.
Success. In small things, it is favorable to have somewhere to go.
The trigrams
The way back
22 Good Manners → 18 Loss, Then Gainlines 1 and 2
Other transformations of Loss, Then Gain
- 41Decreaselines 1 and 3
- 23The Falllines 2 and 3
- 14Wealthlines 1 and 4
- 56The Travelerlines 2 and 4
- 64Transitionlines 3 and 4
- 9Small Thingslines 1 and 5
- 53Gradual Progresslines 2 and 5
- 59Release from Obstacleslines 3 and 5
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 4 and 5
- 11Well-Beinglines 1 and 6
- 15Simplicitylines 2 and 6
- 7The Armylines 3 and 6
- 32What Lastslines 4 and 6
- 48Right Actionlines 5 and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.