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Transformation · lines 1, 4, 5, and 6

Loss, Then Gain becomes Overflowing

蠱 18 Loss, Then Gain 夬 43 Overflowing
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

The lake climbs up to heaven as four lines move, the first, fourth, fifth and top. The reading looks to the still lines of 43 Overflowing, the second and third. The second says to act decisively while paying attention to the signs, so you can take precautions when needed. The third says circumstances may lead you to ally with people who aren't fully trustworthy; acting clearly and keeping your integrity despite gossip will see you through. The resulting hexagram describes tension building toward a spill, and asks you to bring things into the open with careful words and a generous spirit. After repairing a loss, you're in a charged moment. Move firmly, stay watchful, and don't let questionable alliances or rumors compromise who you are. Clear conduct is your best defense.

What to read, in order

Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.

  1. Line 2 of 43 Overflowing, which stays still

    Act decisively, but pay attention to the signs so you can take precautions when needed.

    A cry of alarm. At nightfall there are weapons: do not worry.

  2. Line 3 of 43 Overflowing, which stays still

    This is a time when circumstances lead you to ally with people who aren't fully trustworthy. If you act clearly and don't lose your integrity despite the gossip, you'll succeed.

    Strength in the cheekbones: there is misfortune. The noble person, resolute, resolute, walks alone and is caught in the rain; soaked, there is resentment. No fault.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Line 4 of 18 Loss, Then Gain

    If you show a weak character and keep letting stronger personalities lead you, you won't succeed.

    Indulging what the father spoiled. Going on: distress.

  6. Line 5 of 18 Loss, Then Gain

    If you're aware of your weaknesses and vulnerable spots and look for helpers to support you there, you'll gain success and recognition.

    Setting right what the father spoiled. It wins praise.

  7. Line 6 of 18 Loss, Then Gain

    If you have high goals, beyond purely personal interests, and let them drive you, you'll succeed.

    Serving neither kings nor lords; holding one's own work high.

  8. The judgment of 43 Overflowing

    It's a time of excessive buildup: some situations are about to get out of control and overwhelm you, both personally and in your relationships. You need to bring what's happening into the open, but without speaking about it directly; watch your words so you don't provoke reactions. It's a time to act generously to ease the tension that's there.

    It is proclaimed in the king's court. A sincere cry: there is danger. Word comes from one's own city. It is not favorable to take up arms. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.

The trigrams

Below Wind Heaven
Above Mountain Lake

The way back

43 Overflowing → 18 Loss, Then Gain
lines 1, 4, 5, and 6

Other transformations of Loss, Then Gain

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