Transformation · lines 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6
What Lasts becomes Inner Integrity
What this change means
Only the second line stays still while the others move, and wind now blows above a lake: What Lasts becomes 61 Inner Integrity. When you're whole inside, it shows outside, and your truth can move others toward great undertakings. With five lines changing, the guidance comes from that one still line, the second. It says the integrity you carry inside tends to attract like-minded people who are glad to be generous toward you. Duration here becomes trustworthiness. What lasts is not a plan or a push, but a character people can rely on. Keep your word, let your actions line up with your values, and don't try to manufacture influence. Those who share your spirit tend to recognize it and come close on their own, ready to help.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 2 of 61 Inner Integrity, which stays still
Your inner integrity will draw kindred people who are willing to be generous with you.
A crane cries in the shade; its chick answers. I have a fine cup: you and I will drain it together.
- The judgment of 32 What Lasts
This moment asks you for action, not stillness. It asks you to have clear goals to head toward and to act in line with them. That way you'll achieve things, and your achievements will keep growing and will last.
Success. No fault. Constancy is favorable. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.
- Line 1 of 32 What Lasts
Don't expect extraordinary achievements when you're only just starting to move in the right direction.
Digging deep into duration. Even with constancy, misfortune. Nothing is favorable.
- Line 3 of 32 What Lasts
If you let outside circumstances grow bigger than your dreams and projects, they'll end up gaining power over you.
Not making one's virtue last; perhaps shame will follow. Constancy brings distress.
- Line 4 of 32 What Lasts
Motivation and enthusiasm aren't all you need to achieve something; you also need to find the places where those dreams can flourish.
No game in the field.
- Line 5 of 32 What Lasts
Right now your achievements will depend on your ability to be bold and open yourself to new paths.
Making one's virtue last, with constancy. For the wife, good fortune; for the husband, misfortune.
- Line 6 of 32 What Lasts
If you're always acting without giving yourself time to reflect and rest, you'll end up exhausted and stuck.
Shaking duration. Misfortune.
- The judgment of 61 Inner Integrity
When you're whole within, it shows on the outside, and you'll be able to do great things and to let your truth move others toward great undertakings.
Piglets and fish: good fortune. It is favorable to cross the great river. Constancy is favorable.
The trigrams
The way back
61 Inner Integrity → 32 What Lastslines 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Other transformations of What Lasts
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.