What this change means
Fire upon fire: with four lines in motion, look to the second and fourth lines of the resulting hexagram, 30 The Flame, which stay as they are. The second says perseverance and a link with what is right, following your inner guidance, bring achievement and brilliance. The fourth warns that a quick rise not fed by inner strength and steadiness won't last. The resulting hexagram describes clarity and inner guidance, and a generosity that shares its light. Coming from Meeting, the gathering can make you shine, and others may start to see you as a center. Don't confuse a sudden blaze of attention with lasting light. Feed it with steady conduct and honest purpose. Share credit and warmth with those around you. The brightness that lasts is the one that has fuel, and here the fuel is your integrity, your patience and your willingness to let others shine too.
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 30 The Flame, which stays still
Perseverance and a connection with what is right, as you follow your inner guidance, will bring you achievement and brilliance.
Yellow radiance. Great good fortune.
- Line 4 of 30 The Flame, which stays still
A quick rise, unless your inner strength and steadiness feed it, will be short-lived.
Suddenly, so it comes: blazing, dying, cast away.
- 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 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 30 The Flame
There's clarity in what you do: your inner self guides you toward your goals. A generous attitude helps you, one that leads you to share your light, and this will increase your gains and achievements.
Constancy is favorable. Success. Raising a cow brings good fortune.
The trigrams
The way back
30 The Flame → 45 Meetinglines 1, 3, 5, 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
- 37The Tribelines 1, 3, 4, and 6
- 57Gentlenesslines 2, 3, 4, and 6
- 38Oppositeslines 1, 2, 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.