What this change means
A mountain hidden inside the earth: that's what the household becomes when lines one, five and six move, forming 15 Simplicity. Neither judgment outweighs the other. The Tribe asks for right relationships, everyone in their place, and words made genuine by actions. The resulting hexagram says this isn't a time to boast or show off, but to keep things simple and act fairly, trusting that your qualities will show on their own. Together they describe leadership without display. You may have influence and a well-run circle, but don't advertise it. Share fairly, take from where there's plenty and add where there's little, and let your conduct speak. Modesty strengthens the household's bonds, because nobody feels outranked. Keep it plain, keep it fair, and let recognition come in its own time.
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 15 Simplicity
This isn't the time to boast or show off. It's time to keep things simple and to make sure you act fairly; your qualities and talents will show on their own and be recognized.
Success. The noble person reaches the end.
- 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 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.
- Line 6 of 37 The Tribe
You have great power that will make you shine and lead you to succeed in shared undertakings.
There is sincere trust, commanding awe. In the end, good fortune.
The trigrams
The way back
15 Simplicity → 37 The Tribelines 1, 5, and 6
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
- 23The Falllines 1, 3, 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
- 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.