Transformation · lines 2, 4, and 5
Advance becomes Release from Obstacles
What this change means
Water below, Wind above: with the second, fourth and fifth lines moving, the sun over the earth becomes wind across the water. Advance offers growth, help from people of influence, and the invitation to contribute to others. The resulting hexagram, 59 Release from Obstacles, says you can free yourself from what holds you back if you act sincerely and bring opposing sides together around shared goals; the tension has grown because selfishness is in charge. Weigh the two equally and the path is clear enough. The help and recognition you receive are best spent dissolving divisions, not winning them. Be humble, let the current carry you rather than fighting it, and keep your own interests from becoming the center. Watch for any part of you that wants credit more than resolution. Generosity is what loosens the knot here.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 5 of 35 Advance
To advance and, as you do, to contribute to others is a sign of greatness, and it will keep your progress going. There's no reason to regret what you've given along the way.
Regret vanishes. Loss or gain: don't be troubled. Going brings good fortune. Nothing that is not favorable.
The trigrams
The way back
59 Release from Obstacles → 35 Advancelines 2, 4, and 5
Other transformations of Advance
- 14Wealthlines 1, 2, and 3
- 41Decreaselines 1, 2, and 4
- 22Good Mannerslines 1, 3, and 4
- 18Loss, Then Gainlines 2, 3, and 4
- 10Treading Carefullylines 1, 2, and 5
- 13Gathering with Equalslines 1, 3, and 5
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 2, 3, and 5
- 42Increaselines 1, 4, and 5
- 53Gradual Progresslines 3, 4, and 5
- 54A Subordinate Rolelines 1, 2, and 6
- 55Abundancelines 1, 3, and 6
- 32What Lastslines 2, 3, and 6
- 24Coming Backlines 1, 4, and 6
- 7The Armylines 2, 4, and 6
- 15Simplicitylines 3, 4, and 6
- 17Adaptinglines 1, 5, and 6
- 47Overwhelmedlines 2, 5, and 6
- 31Attractionlines 3, 5, and 6
- 8Unionlines 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.