What this change means
A lake at the foot of the mountain: five lines move, leaving the third, and that still line of the resulting hexagram, 41 Decrease, carries the reading. It's a good moment to team up with one other person, just one; if you don't know who, the ally tends to come on their own. The resulting hexagram itself asks for moderation and saving, conserving resources and energy, avoiding excess, while getting ready for larger projects later. Coming from Meeting, this narrows the gathering sharply. Instead of a crowd, look for a single partner. Simplify. Spend less, commit to less, and let one strong bond carry you through this lean stretch. Growth tends to follow such periods, but for now less is the wiser path. Keep your door open, and the right companion may already be on the way to you.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 3 of 41 Decrease, which stays still
A good moment to team up with another person, just one. If you don't know whom to team up with, the ally will come on their own.
When three walk together, one is lost; when one walks alone, they find a companion.
- 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 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 5 of 45 Meeting
You meet like-minded people, but also people who are somewhat wary of you. It's important to win their trust to reach your goals.
Gathering in one's place. No fault. Where there is no trust, a great and lasting constancy: regret vanishes.
- 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 41 Decrease
It's a time for moderation and saving: conserving your resources and energy matters a great deal now. A period of growth will follow, but for now you need to stay aware and avoid excess of every kind while you get ready to take on big projects.
There is sincere trust. Great good fortune. No fault. Constancy is possible. It is favorable to have somewhere to go. What to offer? Two bowls will do for the offering.
The trigrams
The way back
41 Decrease → 45 Meetinglines 1, 2, 4, 5, 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.