What this change means
An illness you did nothing to deserve, and the advice is to take no medicine: joy will come. That's the fifth line of Innocence, the only one moving here. When adverse things happen that aren't caused by your negligence, don't fret; little by little they straighten out. Heaven above turns into Fire, and the figure becomes 21 Biting, a time for firm, decisive action against obstacles. The two seem to pull apart, but they fit. Don't treat the undeserved trouble itself with frantic remedies or panic; that only adds damage. Where a real obstacle stands in the way, though, deal with it clearly and with energy, setting limits where they're needed. Separate what will heal on its own from what truly needs a firm hand. Calm about the first, decisive about the second: that's the balance this movement asks of you.
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 25 Innocence
If adverse things happen to you that aren't caused by your own negligence, don't worry: little by little things will straighten out until they're back on course.
An undeserved illness. Take no medicine: there will be joy.
- The judgment of 25 Innocence
If you act with a pure heart, free of hidden motives and without straying from what is right, true to original human nature, you'll let the blessings of heaven reach you. Otherwise you'll meet obstacles and your affairs will become difficult.
Great success. Constancy is favorable. If it is not upright, there is calamity. It is not favorable to have somewhere to go.
- The judgment of 21 Biting
It's a time for firm, decisive action to overcome obstacles, even legal action if needed. Success is within reach if you act with energy and set limits. Don't be afraid: act.
Success. It is favorable to bring things to judgment.
The trigrams
The way back
21 Biting → 25 Innocenceline 5
Other transformations of Innocence
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.