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Transformation · lines 1, 2, 3, and 5

The Fall becomes Small Things

剝 23 The Fall 小畜 9 Small Things
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Four lines move and The Fall becomes 9 Small Things, wind drifting across the heavens. The guidance now comes from the resulting hexagram's still lines. The fourth says that if you act fairly, difficulties may meet you at first, but the obstacles fade little by little until you reach your goal. The top line says you get what you want through step-by-step work, and warns against resting once you have it. Both describe slow, honest accumulation. That fits a movement out of stripping away. The situation points toward success, though it hasn't arrived, and some obstacles still need resolving. So take small actions now, keep them fair, and don't relax at the first sign of improvement. Large moves can wait for their moment; constancy is what gets you there.

What to read, in order

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

  1. Line 4 of 9 Small Things, which stays still

    If you act fairly, you may meet difficulties at first, but little by little the obstacles will fade until you reach your goal.

    There is sincere trust. The blood goes, the fear leaves. No fault.

  2. Line 6 of 9 Small Things, which stays still

    You get what you want thanks to step-by-step work. Still, don't rest on your laurels: you have to stay constant and keep working little by little.

    The rain has come, the rest has come. Virtue has piled up like a load. The wife's constancy is in danger. The moon is nearly full. For the noble person, setting out brings misfortune.

  3. The judgment of 23 The Fall

    It's a time of obstacles and difficulties when, even if you're right, your words aren't believed. Lesser people who misuse power are on the rise, and you could become their victim. Recognizing this time without trying to push ahead, and being generous and giving toward those beneath you, will help you hold on while circumstances change.

    It is not favorable to have somewhere to go.

  4. Line 1 of 23 The Fall

    Your enemies have the power now and use any means to damage your image, even slander. All you can do is keep your inner strength and wait for better times.

    The bed is stripped at the legs. Constancy is destroyed: misfortune.

  5. Line 2 of 23 The Fall

    Resources and help aren't enough right now. All you can do is wait for better conditions.

    The bed is stripped at the frame. Constancy is destroyed: misfortune.

  6. Line 3 of 23 The Fall

    Turning to spiritual resources and inner help will keep adversity away.

    Stripping. No fault.

  7. Line 5 of 23 The Fall

    You'll receive unexpected help that puts you in a favorable position.

    Fish strung in a row: favor like that of the palace ladies. Nothing that is not favorable.

  8. The judgment of 9 Small Things

    You're facing a situation that promises success, but it isn't time yet. There are still obstacles on the way that you need to resolve. For now you can take small actions and wait for the right moment to act on a large scale.

    Success. Dense clouds and no rain, from my western outskirts.

The trigrams

Below Earth Heaven
Above Mountain Wind

The way back

9 Small Things → 23 The Fall
lines 1, 2, 3, and 5

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