What this change means
A field rat in the granary: that's the warning of the fourth line. When it moves, the sun above the Earth darkens into Mountain, and the bright advance turns heavy. The line says that hoarding wealth or power for yourself, even while things are going well, will block your own progress, and that holding on stubbornly puts you in danger. The resulting hexagram, 23 The Fall, shows the climate that grabbing tends to create: obstacles, words that aren't believed even when you're right, and lesser people misusing power. You can't force your way out of that. What helps is recognizing the moment, not pushing ahead, and being generous toward those beneath you, which keeps you standing while circumstances shift. So look honestly at what you're keeping back. Loosening your grip now is more protective than defending everything you've gathered.
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.
- 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 23 The Fall
It's a time of obstacles and difficulties when, even if you're right, your words aren't believed. Lesser people who misuse power are on the rise, and you could become their victim. Recognizing this time without trying to push ahead, and being generous and giving toward those beneath you, will help you hold on while circumstances change.
It is not favorable to have somewhere to go.
The trigrams
The way back
23 The Fall → 35 Advanceline 4
Other transformations of Advance
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.