What this change means
Thunder and lightning come together as the fifth and second lines move, turning the Lake into Thunder and Heaven into Fire. The fifth line leads, asking you to hold to your integrity and your path, whoever you face, so the difficulties can be resolved. The second asks for decisive action that still watches for signs and takes precautions. Behind them is Overflowing: buildup, careful words, generosity to ease the strain. The resulting hexagram, 55 Abundance, describes growth toward a period of fullness and satisfaction. It lasts a while, and when it fades, the advice is to stay calm and keep your spirits up. So act firmly and fairly, keep an eye out for warning signs, and when good results arrive, enjoy them without clinging. The steadiness that resolves the tension is the same steadiness that lets you meet the end of a good season well.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- The judgment of 55 Abundance
You're growing toward a period of satisfaction and abundance. It will last for a while, and when it ends, stay calm, without sadness or worry. Enjoy it while it lasts, and when it wanes, keep your spirits up and enjoy what you've achieved.
Success. The king reaches it. Do not grieve: the noonday sun is fitting.
The trigrams
The way back
55 Abundance → 43 Overflowinglines 2 and 5
Other transformations of Overflowing
- 31Attractionlines 1 and 2
- 47Overwhelmedlines 1 and 3
- 17Adaptinglines 2 and 3
- 48Right Actionlines 1 and 4
- 63After the Endlines 2 and 4
- 60Thriftlines 3 and 4
- 32What Lastslines 1 and 5
- 54A Subordinate Rolelines 3 and 5
- 11Well-Beinglines 4 and 5
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 1 and 6
- 13Gathering with Equalslines 2 and 6
- 10Treading Carefullylines 3 and 6
- 9Small Thingslines 4 and 6
- 14Wealthlines 5 and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.