What this change means
Wind above becomes Mountain and Fire below becomes Lake, as lines two, three and five move. The figure is 41 Decrease. With three lines moving, both judgments carry equal weight. The Tribe talks about right relationships, with everyone in their place and words that match actions. The resulting hexagram calls for moderation and saving: conserving resources and energy now, avoiding every kind of excess, while you prepare for a period of growth that will follow. Together, they suggest a household that needs to tighten its belt with good sense. Look at where time, money and effort are being spent, and cut back where it's wasteful. Do it fairly, so each person knows their share. Restraint chosen together is easier than restraint imposed. Keep calm, curb impulses, and let this lean season prepare the ground for later.
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 41 Decrease
It's a time for moderation and saving: conserving your resources and energy matters a great deal now. A period of growth will follow, but for now you need to stay aware and avoid excess of every kind while you get ready to take on big projects.
There is sincere trust. Great good fortune. No fault. Constancy is possible. It is favorable to have somewhere to go. What to offer? Two bowls will do for the offering.
- Line 2 of 37 The Tribe
This is not the time to get anything by force. Take your proper place and carry out the duties you've been given.
Pursues nothing of their own: tends the food within. Constancy brings good fortune.
- 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
41 Decrease → 37 The Tribelines 2, 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
- 23The Falllines 1, 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.