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Transformation · lines 2, 3, 4, and 6

Meeting becomes Gentleness

萃 45 Meeting 巽 57 Gentleness
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Wind follows wind, both trigrams now Wind, as four lines move; the advice lies in the resulting hexagram, 57 Gentleness, in its first and fifth lines, which hold still. The first warns against indecision: going back and forth delays success, and firm, decisive action is better now. The fifth says it's time to change course; reflect before you set out, and once you know what you want, act. The resulting hexagram adds that success comes through gentleness, small actions that build up, and the support of people above you, not through force. Coming from Meeting, this asks you to be gentle in manner and firm in direction. Choose a path for the group, or for yourself within it, and stay with it. Don't push or pressure anyone. Keep steady, keep doing the small things well, and let them accumulate into the result you're after.

What to read, in order

Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.

  1. Line 1 of 57 Gentleness, which stays still

    Don't give in to indecision: going forward and back will delay your success. Right now firm, decisive action is better than wavering.

    Advancing and retreating. The constancy of the warrior is favorable.

  2. Line 5 of 57 Gentleness, which stays still

    It's time to change course. Reflect before you set out; once you know what you want, taking action will make your success certain.

    Constancy brings good fortune. Regret vanishes. Nothing that is not favorable. No beginning, yet an end. Three days before the geng day, three days after the geng day: good fortune.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. The judgment of 57 Gentleness

    It's a time when you'll gain and succeed through gentleness. This isn't the time for big actions, or for using pressure or force. It's a time to choose a path and stay on it steadily. Even if you don't see much progress, success will show itself through the build-up of small actions and through seeking the support of those above you.

    Small success. It is favorable to have somewhere to go. It is favorable to see the great person.

The trigrams

Below Earth Wind
Above Lake Wind

The way back

57 Gentleness → 45 Meeting
lines 2, 3, 4, and 6

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