Transformation · lines 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6
Great Achievements becomes Attraction
What this change means
A lake on the mountain: all but the third line move, and Great Achievements becomes 31 Attraction. That still line gives the warning: rushing, clinging to the wrong people or chasing dreams without thought will lead you off your path. The resulting hexagram says good results come to the extent that you stay open and receptive, letting supportive people come close, generously and without self-interest. The bold energy of Great Achievements is softened into receptivity. Instead of chasing, make room. Don't throw yourself at opportunities or people because they're exciting. Stay open, take your time, and notice who comes toward you with real goodwill. The right connections tend to arrive when you're empty enough to receive them. Let your plans wait a little; the right timing usually arrives with the right people.
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 31 Attraction, which stays still
Don't act hastily, attaching yourself to the wrong people or chasing your dreams without thinking: this will take you off the path.
Contact at the thighs. Holding on to what follows. Going on: distress.
- 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 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 5 of 26 Great Achievements
Facing the situations and people trying to stop you, not head-on but cleverly, ensures your success.
The tusks of a gelded boar. 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 31 Attraction
You'll get good results to the extent that you stay open and receptive, which lets people come close who will support you and help you get there, generously and without self-interest.
Success. Constancy is favorable. Taking a wife brings good fortune.
The trigrams
The way back
31 Attraction → 26 Great Achievementslines 1, 2, 4, 5, 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.