What this change means
The first and fourth lines move, so both trigrams change: Thunder rises below and Mountain settles above, the shape of open jaws. The fourth line leads, and it warns against piling up gain or power only for yourself, because that hoarding blocks the road. The first line adds that when help doesn't come from one quarter, you shouldn't keep pressing there; stay at ease and stay open to other chances. The resulting hexagram, 27 Nourishment, turns both warnings into a practice of giving and receiving. Take care of your physical and spiritual nourishment, take in what does you good, and share it with the people around you. Watch what you consume and what you hold back: what you hoard stops nourishing anyone, including you, and what you chase from the wrong source rarely feeds you. Feed yourself well, then feed others.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 4 of 35 Advance
As you advance, it's important not to pile up wealth or power just for your own benefit, because that will block your progress.
Advancing like a field rat. Constancy is in danger.
- 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 27 Nourishment
Right now you need to take care of your physical and spiritual nourishment, so you have the resources you need in each area, and at the same time help others grow through what you do. Success lies in giving and receiving: take in what is good for you and share it with those around you.
Constancy brings good fortune. Watching the jaws; seeking for oneself what fills the mouth.
The trigrams
The way back
27 Nourishment → 35 Advancelines 1 and 4
Other transformations of Advance
- 38Oppositeslines 1 and 2
- 30The Flamelines 1 and 3
- 50The Vessel of Nourishmentlines 2 and 3
- 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.