What this change means
When only the top line moves, the mountain dissolves into Earth, and wind now rises from within the ground. This line speaks of goals higher than personal interest. The old text describes someone who serves neither kings nor lords and holds their own work high. If such goals drive you, you're likely to succeed. The movement leads to 46 Going Up, a time of rising that comes from dedicated work, and in which the help of an important person can bring great success. Those two might seem at odds, independence and asking for help, but they aren't. Your aim is your own and larger than you; that's exactly what makes it worth supporting. So keep your purpose high, don't trade it for favor, and still seek out the right ally without fear. The climb is favorable.
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 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.
- 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 46 Going Up
You're in a time of rising, and this rise is the fruit of work you've done with dedication. Seeking the help of an important person will bring great success; don't be afraid of that meeting, because everything is favorable now.
Great success. Seeing the great person is of use. Do not worry. Setting out southward brings good fortune.
The trigrams
The way back
46 Going Up → 18 Loss, Then Gainline 6
Other transformations of Loss, Then Gain
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.