What this change means
With the second and fifth lines moving, Water forms below Heaven, two forces that pull opposite ways. The fifth line leads with an open hand: keep contributing as you advance, don't regret what you've given, and don't be troubled by loss or gain. The second asks patience with a person who hasn't helped yet; stay open, and they may still come through. The resulting hexagram, 6 Conflict, warns that a dispute is taking shape that action won't settle. Cleverness works better than force, and the wise course is often to recognize you can't resolve it now, let events run, and seek advice from someone who knows the terrain. Your generosity and patience are your best tools here. Watch for the impulse to press the reluctant person, or to keep score; either can turn a slow request into an open quarrel.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 6 Conflict
A conflict is arising that can't be solved by action; cleverness works better than force. Recognizing that you can't resolve anything right now, letting events take their course, and seeking the advice of someone wise in this area will help you get out of the conflict.
There is sincere trust, but it is blocked. Caution: stopping halfway brings good fortune; going all the way to the end, misfortune. It is favorable to see the great person. It is not favorable to cross the great river.
The trigrams
The way back
6 Conflict → 35 Advancelines 2 and 5
Other transformations of Advance
- 38Oppositeslines 1 and 2
- 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
- 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.