Transformation · lines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6
Meeting becomes Small Things
What this change means
Wind moves across Heaven as five lines change, leaving only the fifth still, and that still line of the resulting hexagram, 9 Small Things, carries the reading: allying with others and staying loyal in the alliance brings success. The resulting hexagram itself says success is promised but not yet here. Obstacles remain on the way, and for now you can take small actions while you wait for the moment to act on a larger scale. Coming from Meeting, the gathering has formed its alliances, and this is the time to keep faith with them. Don't break ranks out of impatience. Do the modest, useful things that keep the group together, and resolve the small obstacles one by one. When the right moment comes, you'll want those allies beside you, and they'll be there because you stayed loyal while things were still small.
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 9 Small Things, which stays still
Allying with others and being loyal in that alliance will bring success.
There is sincere trust, bound together as by a cord. Growing rich alongside the neighbor.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Line 3 of 45 Meeting
You're trying to meet with people who aren't willing. If you look for someone who can bring you closer to that group, you'll get help.
Gathering, sighing. Nothing is favorable. Going: no fault. Small distress.
- Line 4 of 45 Meeting
When you act without selfish aims and on behalf of someone above you, you're rewarded.
Great good fortune. No fault.
- Line 6 of 45 Meeting
You're trying to join someone who doesn't want to join you. Letting your sorrow show may make them reconsider, and you'll get what you want.
Sighs and laments, tears and a running nose. No fault.
- The judgment of 9 Small Things
You're facing a situation that promises success, but it isn't time yet. There are still obstacles on the way that you need to resolve. For now you can take small actions and wait for the right moment to act on a large scale.
Success. Dense clouds and no rain, from my western outskirts.
The trigrams
The way back
9 Small Things → 45 Meetinglines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6
Other transformations of Meeting
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.