Transformation · lines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6
Great Achievements becomes Passion
What this change means
Everything below the fifth line moves, and so does the top, and Great Achievements becomes 16 Passion, thunder coming out of the earth. The one still line, the fifth, gives the guidance: passion mixed with anxiety, without pauses to rest and recharge, makes your results rise and fall. The resulting hexagram describes a strong drive toward action that can inspire others and support big projects, as long as you also keep in mind the needs of the people working with you. Great Achievements brings stored energy to this. Let it out, but pace it. Enthusiasm needs rest as much as effort. Share the drive with others, take care of them and of yourself, and steady achievements will replace the swings of an anxious rush.
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 16 Passion, which stays still
If your passion for doing something comes with anxiety and you don't give yourself time to rest and recharge, your achievements will have ups and downs.
Constancy in sickness: it lingers and does not die.
- The judgment of 26 Great Achievements
It's a good moment to leave your comfort zone and take on new actions, beyond what you think you can do. Heaven favors unusual actions that will lead you to success, because you have the qualities needed.
Constancy is favorable. Not eating at home brings good fortune. It is favorable to cross the great river.
- Line 1 of 26 Great Achievements
Wait before acting for now; acting hastily won't turn out well.
There is danger. It is favorable to stop.
- Line 2 of 26 Great Achievements
Wait until conditions are right to act, because outside circumstances are holding you back.
The axle strap slips from the cart.
- Line 3 of 26 Great Achievements
The way is clearing little by little, and it's time to act; still, watch for situations that force you to stop at certain moments. At those times, keep preparing for when it's time to move forward.
Good horses in pursuit. Constancy in hardship is favorable. Each day, drill with the chariot and in defense. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.
- Line 4 of 26 Great Achievements
If you watch the circumstances and spot obstacles before they arise, preparing to overcome them when the time comes, you'll succeed.
The board on the calf's horns. Great good fortune.
- Line 6 of 26 Great Achievements
Everything is in your favor right now; success is assured. You'll receive help from Heaven.
How wide the roads of heaven. Success.
- The judgment of 16 Passion
A time of passionate drive toward action. You can pass this passion on to others to gain their help, which lets you take on big projects with resolve and optimism. For these ventures to succeed and last, you can't look after only your own interests; you also need to keep in mind the needs of the people working with you.
It is favorable to install lords and set the army in motion.
The trigrams
The way back
16 Passion → 26 Great Achievementslines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6
Other transformations of Great Achievements
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.