What this change means
Loss or gain, don't be troubled: that's the voice of the fifth line, the ruler of Advance. As it moves, Fire above turns to Heaven, and light over the earth becomes a sky that no longer meets the ground. The line asks you to keep advancing while contributing to others, without regretting what you've given away along the road. That generosity is what keeps your progress going. The resulting hexagram, 12 Decline, explains why this matters now: you may be surrounded by adverse people and situations, and the conditions don't favor big decisions. Don't get involved with those people, whatever they offer. Keep a low profile and stay in a safe place until things change. Read the two together: your generous stance protects you, and letting go of the urge to count every loss and gain keeps you clear when the climate turns cold.
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.
- 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 12 Decline
You're surrounded by adverse people and situations. Avoid getting involved with those people, no matter what they offer you. Circumstances aren't good for acting or making decisions; it's time to withdraw to a safe place and wait for conditions to change. It's time to keep a low profile.
Stagnation: these are not worthy people. The constancy of the noble person is not favorable. The great goes, the small comes.
The trigrams
The way back
12 Decline → 35 Advanceline 5
Other transformations of Advance
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.