Transformation · lines 2, 3, 4, and 6
Attraction becomes Release from Obstacles
What this change means
Wind moves over Water when the second, third, fourth and top lines change, and Attraction becomes 59 Release from Obstacles. You can free yourself from what holds you back by acting sincerely and bringing opposites together around shared goals; the tension has grown because selfishness rules. With four lines in motion, look to the still lines of the new figure. The first says that you can head off a split before it starts by pooling your resources with others. The fifth says that in times of deep division, unity should be your aim, even if that means giving way more than seems fair to you. So act early and humbly. If you sense people drifting apart, reach out before the gap widens. Put the common goal ahead of being right, and let the current carry you instead of fighting it.
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 59 Release from Obstacles, which stays still
Before the separation begins, you can use your resources to prevent it by joining forces.
Rescue comes with a strong horse. Good fortune.
- Line 5 of 59 Release from Obstacles, which stays still
In times of deep division and widespread selfishness, make unity your aim, even if it means yielding more than you think you should.
Scatters its great proclamation like sweat. Scatters the dwelling of the king. No fault.
- 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 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 3 of 31 Attraction
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.
- 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 59 Release from Obstacles
You can free yourself from the obstacles that hold you back if you're able to act sincerely and bring opposites together around shared goals. The tension has arisen because selfishness rules. To move forward, be humble and let the current carry you rather than going against it.
Success. The king goes to his temple. It is favorable to cross the great river. Constancy is favorable.
The trigrams
The way back
59 Release from Obstacles → 31 Attractionlines 2, 3, 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
- 9Small Thingslines 1, 2, 4, and 6
- 42Increaselines 1, 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.