What this change means
Two early lines move together, the first and the second, and the Earth below turns into Lake beneath the fire. Both speak of an advance that meets resistance. The second, which leads here, tells you that a person who hasn't helped yet may still come through if you stay open and keep at it without sorrow. The first adds that where help truly isn't coming, you shouldn't keep searching in that spot; other possibilities are on the way. The resulting hexagram, 38 Opposites, describes the setting: the people around you are different from you, and for now what you can achieve together is small. Don't give in, and don't try to become someone else to win them over. Keep your own nature, offer what you can to a shared aim, and let trust build at its own pace. Discernment is the key: know which doors deserve patience and which deserve to be left behind.
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 35 Advance
Even if at first you don't get help from the person you asked, don't be sad. Stay open and keep at it, and that same person will give you the help you need and deserve.
Advancing, and grieving. Constancy brings good fortune. This great blessing is received from their grandmother.
- Line 1 of 35 Advance
If you don't get the help you need, don't keep looking for it in that place. Open yourself to other possibilities that will come your way.
Advancing, and pushed back. Constancy brings good fortune. If there is no trust, stay easy: no fault.
- The judgment of 35 Advance
A time of growth and achievement is coming, and you should make the most of it. You'll receive help and favors from important people. If you need something, don't hesitate to ask: doors will open for you. Your talents are recognized, and just as you receive help, it's also a time to contribute to the growth and betterment of others.
The lord of Kang is granted horses in great numbers; in a single day he is received three times.
- The judgment of 38 Opposites
You're in a situation of opposition: the people around you are different from you, yet you need to share with them. This means that what you can achieve for now is small. Even so, don't give in. It matters that both you and they keep your own nature and contribute from there to a shared project.
In small matters, good fortune.
The trigrams
The way back
38 Opposites → 35 Advancelines 1 and 2
Other transformations of Advance
- 30The Flamelines 1 and 3
- 50The Vessel of Nourishmentlines 2 and 3
- 27Nourishmentlines 1 and 4
- 4Immaturitylines 2 and 4
- 52Abidinglines 3 and 4
- 25Innocencelines 1 and 5
- 6Conflictlines 2 and 5
- 33Leaving Behindlines 3 and 5
- 20Observinglines 4 and 5
- 51Shocklines 1 and 6
- 40Clearing Obstacleslines 2 and 6
- 62Success in Small Matterslines 3 and 6
- 2Passivitylines 4 and 6
- 45Meetinglines 5 and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.