What this change means
Wind takes root beneath the earth, a tree beginning to grow, as four lines move and only the bottom and top stay still. The reading follows those two still lines of the resulting hexagram, 46 Going Up. The first says you're only beginning to rise, but rising with confidence brings what you want. The sixth asks you to keep your goal in mind and not let circumstances pull you off it. Coming from Meeting, the support you've gathered becomes the ground you rise from. The resulting hexagram describes ascent earned through dedicated work, and it encourages you to seek help from someone important without fear. So trust the early stage, even if progress looks small. Keep your aim clear and steady, step by step. Don't be distracted by side roads or by people who don't share your direction. Growth that starts humbly can go far.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 1 of 46 Going Up, which stays still
You're only beginning to rise, but if you do it with confidence you'll get what you want.
An ascent that is welcomed. Great good fortune.
- Line 6 of 46 Going Up, which stays still
Keep in mind what you want to achieve and don't let circumstances pull you away from your goals.
Ascent in the dark. A constancy that never rests is favorable.
- 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 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 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.
- The judgment of 46 Going Up
You're in a time of rising, and this rise is the fruit of work you've done with dedication. Seeking the help of an important person will bring great success; don't be afraid of that meeting, because everything is favorable now.
Great success. Seeing the great person is of use. Do not worry. Setting out southward brings good fortune.
The trigrams
The way back
46 Going Up → 45 Meetinglines 2, 3, 4, and 5
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
- 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
- 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.