What this change means
Spreading white rushes under what you set down: the first line moves, and the extraordinary begins with a careful layer at the bottom. If you're about to take on something unusual, start slowly and check each step so the base is sound; there's no fault in that kind of care. As this line changes, the Wind below becomes Heaven and the lake climbs toward the sky. The resulting hexagram, 43 Overflowing, describes buildup close to spilling over, situations on the edge of getting out of control in your life and relationships. It asks you to bring what's happening into the open with careful words and generous acts that ease the pressure. Read together, the counsel is caution at the start. The more strain there is around you, the more it matters to lay the groundwork gently, avoid provoking anyone, and not let urgency push you into a rushed first move.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 1 of 28 Excesses
To carry out an extraordinary project now, start cautiously, checking each step to build good foundations.
Spreading white rushes underneath. No fault.
- The judgment of 28 Excesses
You're in a situation that calls for extraordinary measures to keep what you've achieved from collapsing. Check and strengthen the foundations that hold up your projects, take innovative action and step out of your comfort zone. That way your success is assured; otherwise, loss can't be avoided.
The ridgepole sags. It is favorable to have somewhere to go. Success.
- The judgment of 43 Overflowing
It's a time of excessive buildup: some situations are about to get out of control and overwhelm you, both personally and in your relationships. You need to bring what's happening into the open, but without speaking about it directly; watch your words so you don't provoke reactions. It's a time to act generously to ease the tension that's there.
It is proclaimed in the king's court. A sincere cry: there is danger. Word comes from one's own city. It is not favorable to take up arms. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.
The trigrams
The way back
43 Overflowing → 28 Excessesline 1
Other transformations of Excesses
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.