What this change means
Good horses in pursuit, a chariot drilled every day: the third line of Great Achievements moves, and the way begins to clear. It's time to act, though you'll meet moments that force you to stop; use them to keep preparing. Heaven below becomes Lake, and the figure turns into 41 Decrease, a lake at the foot of the mountain, which asks for moderation and saving your resources while you get ready for later growth. The two fit well. Your momentum is real, but this isn't the moment for excess. Move forward steadily, with discipline, and spend your energy carefully. Treat the pauses as training rather than setbacks. Keep your anger and your appetites in check. When the larger period of growth comes, you'll arrive with your strength intact and well rehearsed.
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 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.
- 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.
- The judgment of 41 Decrease
It's a time for moderation and saving: conserving your resources and energy matters a great deal now. A period of growth will follow, but for now you need to stay aware and avoid excess of every kind while you get ready to take on big projects.
There is sincere trust. Great good fortune. No fault. Constancy is possible. It is favorable to have somewhere to go. What to offer? Two bowls will do for the offering.
The trigrams
The way back
41 Decrease → 26 Great Achievementsline 3
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.