What this change means
When the first, third and fifth lines all move, the household's fire sinks into earth, and the mountain rests on top: 23 The Fall. Here the reading rests on both judgments. The starting hexagram wants honest bonds and promises that are kept. The resulting hexagram describes a time of obstacles when even true words aren't believed, and when people who misuse power are on the rise. It asks you not to force your way forward and to be generous toward those beneath you while circumstances change. Side by side, the message is protective. Outside, things are falling away. Inside, keep your relationships sound and your word reliable. Don't argue to be believed, and don't try to win against people abusing power. Look after those who depend on you. A secure household is your shelter until the season turns.
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 37 The Tribe
Right relationships, with everyone in their proper place and fully carrying out their role, will move things forward and make success last. Your words need to match your actions so they come across as genuine.
The constancy of the woman is favorable.
- 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.
- Line 1 of 37 The Tribe
If the rules are clear and everyone does their part, there will be progress.
The house is fenced in. Regret vanishes.
- Line 3 of 37 The Tribe
Keeping discipline and doing your tasks matter if you want to reach your goals. If you take it too lightly, you'll run into trouble.
The household amid stern shouting: regret, danger, good fortune. Wife and children giggling: in the end, distress.
- Line 5 of 37 The Tribe
A balanced inner attitude will give you control over situations and help others make progress.
The king comes to his house. Do not worry. Good fortune.
The trigrams
The way back
23 The Fall → 37 The Tribelines 1, 3, and 5
Other transformations of The Tribe
- 59Release from Obstacleslines 1, 2, and 3
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 1, 2, and 4
- 12Declinelines 1, 3, and 4
- 10Treading Carefullylines 2, 3, and 4
- 18Loss, Then Gainlines 1, 2, and 5
- 41Decreaselines 2, 3, and 5
- 56The Travelerlines 1, 4, and 5
- 14Wealthlines 2, 4, and 5
- 21Bitinglines 3, 4, and 5
- 48Right Actionlines 1, 2, and 6
- 8Unionlines 1, 3, and 6
- 60Thriftlines 2, 3, and 6
- 31Attractionlines 1, 4, and 6
- 43Overflowinglines 2, 4, and 6
- 17Adaptinglines 3, 4, and 6
- 15Simplicitylines 1, 5, and 6
- 11Well-Beinglines 2, 5, and 6
- 24Coming Backlines 3, 5, and 6
- 55Abundancelines 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.