What this change means
Wind comes out of fire with four lines changing. Two lines of the resulting hexagram, 37 The Tribe, hold their place, the second and the fifth, and they set the tone. The second says force won't win you anything now; settle into your rightful place and do the tasks entrusted to you. The fifth says a balanced inner attitude gives you a hold on situations and helps others move forward. The resulting hexagram describes right relationships, with everyone in their place and doing their part, and words that match actions. Coming from Meeting, the gathering is becoming a household, a group with roles and bonds. Know your role and fill it fully, without pushing for more. Stay balanced inside, and let that steadiness help the others. Say only what you'll actually do. A group where each person is reliable in their place grows strong, and its success lasts.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 2 of 37 The Tribe, which stays still
This is not the time to get anything by force. Take your proper place and carry out the duties you've been given.
Pursues nothing of their own: tends the food within. Constancy brings good fortune.
- Line 5 of 37 The Tribe, which stays still
A balanced inner attitude will give you control over situations and help others make progress.
The king comes to his house. Do not worry. Good fortune.
- 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 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 37 The Tribe
Right relationships, with everyone in their proper place and fully carrying out their role, will move things forward and make success last. Your words need to match your actions so they come across as genuine.
The constancy of the woman is favorable.
The trigrams
The way back
37 The Tribe → 45 Meetinglines 1, 3, 4, and 6
Other transformations of Meeting
- 5Inactionlines 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 34Great Manifestationlines 1, 2, 3, and 5
- 19Fleeting Successlines 1, 2, 4, and 5
- 36Darknesslines 1, 3, 4, and 5
- 46Going Uplines 2, 3, 4, and 5
- 1Activitylines 1, 2, 3, and 6
- 61Inner Integritylines 1, 2, 4, and 6
- 57Gentlenesslines 2, 3, 4, and 6
- 38Oppositeslines 1, 2, 5, and 6
- 30The Flamelines 1, 3, 5, and 6
- 50The Vessel of Nourishmentlines 2, 3, 5, and 6
- 27Nourishmentlines 1, 4, 5, and 6
- 4Immaturitylines 2, 4, 5, and 6
- 52Abidinglines 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.