What this change means
Four lines move and the figure changes deeply, with Heaven giving way to Earth and the Lake to Thunder. What counts now are the fourth and sixth lines of 16 Passion, the resulting hexagram, since those two did not move. The fourth says that when you're motivated enough about what you do, help comes without your having to ask. The sixth warns against letting enthusiasm blind you or burn itself out; when that happens, recognize it and ease off, and you can still succeed. Out of the buildup of Overflowing, the energy that was pressure becomes drive. Use it, but don't let it carry you away. Share your enthusiasm so others want to join, keep their needs in view as well as yours, and notice when zeal is turning into strain. Relaxing at the right moment keeps the fire useful.
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 16 Passion, which stays still
When you're passionate and motivated enough about what you do, you don't need to ask anyone for help: help will come naturally.
The source of delight: great gain. Do not doubt. Friends gather like hair in a clasp.
- Line 6 of 16 Passion, which stays still
It's important not to let passion blind you, or let it burn up the interest itself. If that happens, recognize the moment and relax: that way you'll succeed.
Delight in the dark. What is done changes. No fault.
- The judgment of 43 Overflowing
It's a time of excessive buildup: some situations are about to get out of control and overwhelm you, both personally and in your relationships. You need to bring what's happening into the open, but without speaking about it directly; watch your words so you don't provoke reactions. It's a time to act generously to ease the tension that's there.
It is proclaimed in the king's court. A sincere cry: there is danger. Word comes from one's own city. It is not favorable to take up arms. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.
- Line 1 of 43 Overflowing
It's time to act slowly but firmly; acting in a hurry will make circumstances stop you.
Strength in the front toes. Going without prevailing is a fault.
- Line 2 of 43 Overflowing
Act decisively, but pay attention to the signs so you can take precautions when needed.
A cry of alarm. At nightfall there are weapons: do not worry.
- Line 3 of 43 Overflowing
This is a time when circumstances lead you to ally with people who aren't fully trustworthy. If you act clearly and don't lose your integrity despite the gossip, you'll succeed.
Strength in the cheekbones: there is misfortune. The noble person, resolute, resolute, walks alone and is caught in the rain; soaked, there is resentment. No fault.
- Line 5 of 43 Overflowing
If you keep your integrity and don't stray from your path, whoever you have to deal with, you'll resolve the difficulties that come up.
Purslane, pulled up with resolve. Walking the middle way: no fault.
- The judgment of 16 Passion
A time of passionate drive toward action. You can pass this passion on to others to gain their help, which lets you take on big projects with resolve and optimism. For these ventures to succeed and last, you can't look after only your own interests; you also need to keep in mind the needs of the people working with you.
It is favorable to install lords and set the army in motion.
The trigrams
The way back
16 Passion → 43 Overflowinglines 1, 2, 3, and 5
Other transformations of Overflowing
- 8Unionlines 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 15Simplicitylines 1, 2, 4, and 5
- 7The Armylines 1, 3, 4, and 5
- 24Coming Backlines 2, 3, 4, and 5
- 12Declinelines 1, 2, 3, and 6
- 53Gradual Progresslines 1, 2, 4, and 6
- 59Release from Obstacleslines 1, 3, 4, and 6
- 42Increaselines 2, 3, 4, and 6
- 56The Travelerlines 1, 2, 5, and 6
- 64Transitionlines 1, 3, 5, and 6
- 21Bitinglines 2, 3, 5, and 6
- 18Loss, Then Gainlines 1, 4, 5, and 6
- 22Good Mannerslines 2, 4, 5, and 6
- 41Decreaselines 3, 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.