Transformation · lines 1, 2, 4, and 6
Attraction becomes Small Things
What this change means
Heaven moves under Wind as the first, second, fourth and top lines change, and the result is 9 Small Things. The situation promises success, but it isn't time yet; obstacles still need resolving, and for now you can take small steps while waiting to act on a larger scale. Because four lines change, that hexagram's two unmoving lines set the direction. Its third line warns that pushing forward whatever the price just invites larger obstacles from outside. Its fifth line says that allying with others and staying loyal in that alliance brings success. That echoes the heart of Attraction, where openness draws supportive people near. So don't force the big move. Do the small things well, tend your alliances faithfully, and let the obstacles shrink before you test your full strength.
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 9 Small Things, which stays still
Trying to advance at any cost only brings bigger obstacles from outside.
The spokes come loose from the cart. Husband and wife glare at each other.
- Line 5 of 9 Small Things, which stays still
Allying with others and being loyal in that alliance will bring success.
There is sincere trust, bound together as by a cord. Growing rich alongside the neighbor.
- 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 6 of 31 Attraction
If you try to influence others or win their support with words alone and not with matching actions, your achievements will be modest.
Contact at the jaws, the cheeks, the tongue.
- The judgment of 9 Small Things
You're facing a situation that promises success, but it isn't time yet. There are still obstacles on the way that you need to resolve. For now you can take small actions and wait for the right moment to act on a large scale.
Success. Dense clouds and no rain, from my western outskirts.
The trigrams
The way back
9 Small Things → 31 Attractionlines 1, 2, 4, and 6
Other transformations of Attraction
- 60Thriftlines 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 54A Subordinate Rolelines 1, 2, 3, and 5
- 11Well-Beinglines 1, 2, 4, and 5
- 24Coming Backlines 1, 3, 4, and 5
- 7The Armylines 2, 3, 4, and 5
- 10Treading Carefullylines 1, 2, 3, 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.