What this change means
Water settles above the lake once the second, third, fifth and top lines change, making 60 Thrift. The still lines of the resulting hexagram give the guidance. The first says to watch for the signs that tell you when to stop. The fourth says the limits you set yourself shouldn't be excessive, and that finding a way to enjoy them, seeing their kinder side, brings good results. The resulting hexagram counsels conserving time, energy and resources for what's ahead. Good Manners adds grace to that discipline. Moderation doesn't have to feel grim. Set reasonable limits, keep them lightly, and know when enough is enough. Then, when challenges arrive, you'll have reserves to meet them. Measure held with a light touch tends to last.
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 60 Thrift, which stays still
Watch for the signs that tell you when it's time to stop.
Does not leave the courtyard inside the door. No fault.
- Line 4 of 60 Thrift, which stays still
For good results right now, the limits you set yourself shouldn't be excessive, and you should find a way to enjoy them, to see their kinder side.
Calm measure. Success.
- 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 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 5 of 22 Good Manners
Your genuine inner attitude, small as it may seem to you, is welcomed and accepted in higher circles.
Adornment on the hill and in the garden. The roll of silk is meager. Distress; in the end, good fortune.
- Line 6 of 22 Good Manners
Your true worth isn't on the outside: it lies in the wonderful jewel that lives within you, and others will recognize it.
White adornment. No fault.
- The judgment of 60 Thrift
It's a time to conserve your time, energy and resources so you're ready for what lies ahead. If you do, when challenges arrive you'll be prepared and will overcome them easily.
Success. Bitter measure cannot be kept up with constancy.
The trigrams
The way back
60 Thrift → 22 Good Mannerslines 2, 3, 5, and 6
Other transformations of Good Manners
- 64Transitionlines 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 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
- 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.