Transformation · lines 1, 2, 3, and 4
Good Manners becomes Transition
What this change means
Four lines move, from the first to the fourth, and Good Manners turns into 64 Transition, fire standing above water. The resulting hexagram's still lines lead the reading. The fifth says you get what you want, can enjoy it, and can contribute to others' well-being. The top line promises tangible results and room to relax and celebrate, while warning that any excess leads to loss. Good Manners already knew this balance: enjoy the adornment, but don't drown in it. The resulting hexagram adds that some pieces haven't fully fallen into place, and that mistakes tend to slip in just when you think you've arrived. So celebrate and share, with moderation. Stay alert to what's still unfinished, and don't let success turn careless.
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 64 Transition, which stays still
You get what you want; you'll be able to enjoy it and contribute to the well-being of others.
Constancy brings good fortune. No regret. The light of the noble person: there is sincere trust. Good fortune.
- Line 6 of 64 Transition, which stays still
You'll have success and tangible results. You can relax, have fun and share what you've achieved with others, but don't overdo it: any excess will lead to loss.
There is sincere trust in drinking wine. No fault. If the head gets wet, trust loses its measure.
- 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.
- Line 1 of 22 Good Manners
Success in everyday matters now depends on using the resources that are yours, and no more.
Adorning the feet; leaving the carriage and going on foot.
- Line 2 of 22 Good Manners
Pay attention to what is essential; combining it with good manners will bring you achievement.
Adorning the beard.
- Line 3 of 22 Good Manners
When well-being surrounds you, don't relax too much and lose yourself in it.
Adorned, as if soaked through. Lasting constancy brings good fortune.
- Line 4 of 22 Good Manners
A time of great well-being is coming, and you can allow yourself to enjoy it.
Adorned and white; a white horse as if on wings. Not a raider: one who comes to ask for marriage.
- The judgment of 64 Transition
Things are coming together so that success can arrive and you can take on great projects, but some things still haven't fallen into place. So stay alert, so you don't make mistakes born of immaturity, or you'll drift from your goals. This can happen even after you've gotten what you want: you stop, you hesitate, and mistakes happen.
Success. The little fox has nearly crossed and wets its tail. Nothing is favorable.
The trigrams
The way back
64 Transition → 22 Good Mannerslines 1, 2, 3, and 4
Other transformations of Good Manners
- 59Release from Obstacleslines 1, 2, 3, and 5
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 1, 2, 4, and 5
- 12Declinelines 1, 3, 4, and 5
- 10Treading Carefullylines 2, 3, 4, and 5
- 7The Armylines 1, 2, 3, and 6
- 32What Lastslines 1, 2, 4, and 6
- 16Passionlines 1, 3, 4, and 6
- 54A Subordinate Rolelines 2, 3, 4, and 6
- 48Right Actionlines 1, 2, 5, and 6
- 8Unionlines 1, 3, 5, and 6
- 60Thriftlines 2, 3, 5, and 6
- 31Attractionlines 1, 4, 5, and 6
- 43Overflowinglines 2, 4, 5, and 6
- 17Adaptinglines 3, 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.