Transformation · lines 1, 2, 4, and 6

Coming Back becomes Transition

Starting hexagram

Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Fire rests above water as four lines move, and Coming Back becomes 64 Transition. Its still third and fifth lines guide the reading. The third warns that acting hastily or forcing things leads to failure, and that recognizing this and leaning on those who can help will put you back on course. The fifth says you'll get what you're after, enjoy it, and be able to add to the well-being of others. So the crossing can be made, but not in a rush. A return is especially tempting to hurry. Resist that. Ask for help where you need it, check that the pieces are really in place, and avoid mistakes born of impatience. Then, when you arrive, share the result. The good outcome is meant to reach beyond you.

What to read, in order

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

Line 3 of 64 Transition, which stays still
Acting hastily or trying to force things will lead to failure. Recognizing this and leaning on those who can help you will let you get back on course.

Before crossing, setting out brings misfortune. It is favorable to cross the great river.
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.
The judgment of 24 Coming Back
After a period of adversity and darkness, the return comes. Still, be aware of the mistakes that led you into the dark, because if you repeat them you could fall again. People will come to help you, and your undertakings and projects will be favored.

Success. Going out and coming in without harm; friends arrive, no fault. Back and forth along its way: in seven days comes the return. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.
Line 1 of 24 Coming Back
Success lies in doing things at the perfect time: watch the signs and act on them.

Returning from not far, without coming to regret. Great good fortune.
Line 2 of 24 Coming Back
Surrounding yourself with the right people right now will bring success.

A restful return. Good fortune.
Line 4 of 24 Coming Back
If you notice who the people around you really are and step away from those you see aren't right, even if you're left without company for a while, you'll find guidance and help.

Walking in the middle of the others, returning alone.
Line 6 of 24 Coming Back
If you let opportunities slip by and don't act at the right moment, it will no longer be possible to put things back in order, and you'll have to wait for new options to appear, which may take some time.

A lost return. Misfortune; there is calamity and ruin. If armies are set marching, in the end there will be a great defeat that reaches the ruler of the country. Misfortune. Not for ten years can a campaign be undertaken.
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

Below Thunder Water

Above Earth Fire

The way back

64 Transition → 24 Coming Back
lines 1, 2, 4, and 6

Other transformations of Coming Back

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