Transformation · lines 1 and 2

Meeting becomes Inner Peace

Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Two lines move at the base, the first and second, and the Earth below becomes a second Lake: water resting on water. The second line leads. It speaks of hidden currents carrying you toward like-minded people, as long as you let yourself be drawn in and stay connected to what you feel inside. The first line adds its own note: you may hesitate before reaching out, but a decision, once made, brings help. Together they turn a gathering into something warmer. The resulting hexagram, 58 Inner Peace, describes a calm that lets you achieve a lot, especially in the company of people whose energy matches yours. Spend time with them; it recharges you. The one thing to watch is ease turning into drift. A pleasant circle can make you forget why you came together. Keep your aims in sight, say yes to the invitation, and let the shared joy fuel the work instead of replacing it.

What to read, in order

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

  1. Line 2 of 45 Meeting

    Hidden networks are at work so that you meet like-minded people. Let circumstances guide you and connect with your inner self.

    Being drawn in brings good fortune. No fault. If there is sincere trust, it is favorable to make the simple offering.

  2. Line 1 of 45 Meeting

    You know you need to meet with people who will support you, but you're unsure whether to do it. If you finally make up your mind and act, you'll get help.

    There is sincere trust, but not to the end: now disorder, now gathering. If you cry out, one clasp of the hand and laughter returns. Do not worry. Going: no fault.

  3. The judgment of 45 Meeting

    A very favorable situation is coming, with everything ready for you to take the next step toward your goals. You can ask for help and meet with those who will support you. It's a time to take on important things, do some kind of spiritual practice, and prepare in case anything unexpected happens.

    Success. The king comes to his temple. It is favorable to see the great person. Success. Constancy is favorable. Offering large animals brings good fortune. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.

  4. The judgment of 58 Inner Peace

    You're in a time of calm and inner peace that lets you achieve great things. Spending time with people whose energy is like yours will nourish and recharge you to reach your aims. Still, don't lose sight of your goals, or you'll slide into inertia.

    Success. Constancy is favorable.

The trigrams

Below Earth Lake
Above Lake stays

The way back

58 Inner Peace → 45 Meeting
lines 1 and 2

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