Overflowing becomes Coming Back

What to read, in order

Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.

1. ●Line 1 of 24 Coming Back, which stays still

   Success lies in doing things at the perfect time: watch the signs and act on them.

   Returning from not far, without coming to regret. Great good fortune.

2. ●Line 6 of 24 Coming Back, which stays still

   If you let opportunities slip by and don't act at the right moment, it will no longer be possible to put things back in order, and you'll have to wait for new options to appear, which may take some time.

   A lost return. Misfortune; there is calamity and ruin. If armies are set marching, in the end there will be a great defeat that reaches the ruler of the country. Misfortune. Not for ten years can a campaign be undertaken.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Line 4 of 43 Overflowing

   You want to push ahead at all costs at a time when it isn't wise, and you refuse to listen to advice. That will lead you into trouble.

   Buttocks without skin; the walk falters. Leading the ram by a rope: regret vanishes. Hears words and does not believe them.

7. 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.

8. The judgment of 24 Coming Back

   After a period of adversity and darkness, the return comes. Still, be aware of the mistakes that led you into the dark, because if you repeat them you could fall again. People will come to help you, and your undertakings and projects will be favored.

   Success. Going out and coming in without harm; friends arrive, no fault. Back and forth along its way: in seven days comes the return. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.

The trigrams

The way back

Other transformations of Overflowing

• → 8Unionlines 1, 2, 3, and 4
• → 16Passionlines 1, 2, 3, and 5
• → 15Simplicitylines 1, 2, 4, and 5
• → 7The Armylines 1, 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