What this change means
Heaven rises beneath and Earth settles above as four lines change, the first, second, fourth and fifth: the lake on the mountain becomes heaven and earth meeting. Attraction opens onto 11 Well-Being, a period of harmony and understanding when what didn't suit you moves away and better people and situations come in. With four lines moving, the two still lines of that hexagram guide you. Its third line expects highs and lows: rather than despairing, savor the quiet stretches and go carefully when danger appears. Its top line warns that the situation may turn for the worse, and asks you to watch for the first signs of decline instead of pressing ahead, which would bring loss. So enjoy the good company and ease this brings, and stay awake inside it. Peace is something you tend, not something you own.
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 11 Well-Being, which stays still
There will be ups and downs. Don't despair: enjoy the calm moments and act with caution in the face of danger.
No plain without a slope, no going without return. Constancy in hardship: no fault. Do not grieve over its truth; in eating there is blessing.
- Line 6 of 11 Well-Being, which stays still
The situation may take a turn for the worse. Pay attention and watch for the first signs of decline. If you insist on pressing ahead, there will be loss.
The city wall falls back into the moat. Do not use the army. From the town, orders are proclaimed. Constancy brings distress.
- 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.
- Line 1 of 31 Attraction
Your outlook and attitude are right, but you still need to wait for support and alliances to arrive.
Contact at the big toe.
- Line 2 of 31 Attraction
Wait, without rushing or taking the initiative, until the right people and situations show up on their own.
Contact at the calves. Misfortune. Staying put brings good fortune.
- Line 4 of 31 Attraction
Centering yourself in your heart and your inner resources will let what is right for you find you naturally.
Constancy brings good fortune. Regret vanishes. Restless, coming and going; friends follow your thoughts.
- Line 5 of 31 Attraction
An attitude of stillness, without trying to influence people or events, will bring you achievement.
Contact at the back. No regret.
- The judgment of 11 Well-Being
A period of well-being, harmony and understanding is coming, and you can enjoy it. People and situations that weren't good for you are moving away, and in their place come people and situations that bring blessings and support. Heaven grants its gifts.
The small goes, the great comes. Good fortune. Success.
The trigrams
The way back
11 Well-Being → 31 Attractionlines 1, 2, 4, and 5
Other transformations of Attraction
- 60Thriftlines 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 54A Subordinate Rolelines 1, 2, 3, and 5
- 24Coming Backlines 1, 3, 4, and 5
- 7The Armylines 2, 3, 4, and 5
- 10Treading Carefullylines 1, 2, 3, and 6
- 9Small Thingslines 1, 2, 4, and 6
- 42Increaselines 1, 3, 4, and 6
- 59Release from Obstacleslines 2, 3, 4, and 6
- 14Wealthlines 1, 2, 5, and 6
- 21Bitinglines 1, 3, 5, and 6
- 64Transitionlines 2, 3, 5, and 6
- 22Good Mannerslines 1, 4, 5, and 6
- 18Loss, Then Gainlines 2, 4, 5, and 6
- 23The Falllines 3, 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.