Transformation · lines 2, 4, 5, and 6
Overflowing becomes Good Manners
What this change means
Fire beneath the mountain replaces lake over heaven when the second, fourth, fifth and top lines move, and 22 Good Manners speaks through its two resting lines, the first and third. The first says success in everyday matters depends on using the resources that are truly yours, and nothing more. Its third warns that when well-being surrounds you, it's easy to relax too much and lose yourself in it. From Overflowing, a time of pressure needing a tactful outlet, this shifts the focus to courtesy and modest means. Kindness and good manners can do a lot to ease the strain. Handle ordinary matters well rather than reaching for big ventures. And when things feel comfortable again, stay attentive instead of drifting.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 1 of 22 Good Manners, which stays still
Success in everyday matters now depends on using the resources that are yours, and no more.
Adorning the feet; leaving the carriage and going on foot.
- Line 3 of 22 Good Manners, which stays still
When well-being surrounds you, don't relax too much and lose yourself in it.
Adorned, as if soaked through. Lasting constancy brings good fortune.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- Line 6 of 43 Overflowing
In a moment of success and achievement you can't relax, because there are people undermining what you've achieved, and they'll lead you to loss.
No cry. In the end, misfortune.
- The judgment of 22 Good Manners
It's a time to be kind and courteous and to use good manners with others if you want good results in what you undertake. What might seem superficial at another time leads you to success now. It's a time to handle everyday matters, not great undertakings.
Success. In small things, it is favorable to have somewhere to go.
The trigrams
The way back
22 Good Manners → 43 Overflowinglines 2, 4, 5, and 6
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
- 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
- 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.