What this change means
Five lines change, leaving the fifth alone, and thunder with lightning replaces the tree under the earth. That single still line of the resulting hexagram, 21 Biting, carries the reading: setting right other people's errors works when you stay steady and impartial. The resulting hexagram itself calls for firm, decisive action to overcome obstacles, even legal steps if needed, with energy and clear limits. Coming from Going Up, your rise may place you in a position to set things right. Do it fairly. Don't let personal feelings bend your judgment, and don't hesitate when action is needed. Set limits clearly and keep them. Being fair is what makes firmness acceptable to those affected. Obstacles yield to a firm, even hand, and your standing grows when people see you act justly.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 5 of 21 Biting, which stays still
When you correct mistakes others have made, be steady and impartial, and you'll get results.
Biting dried meat, finding yellow gold. Constancy is in danger. No fault.
- 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.
- Line 1 of 46 Going Up
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 2 of 46 Going Up
If your words are sincere and you keep good manners in your dealings with others, you'll succeed.
If there is sincere trust, it is favorable to make the simple offering. No fault.
- Line 3 of 46 Going Up
It's important to make the most of this time of rising while it lasts and to work toward your goals.
Ascends into an empty city.
- Line 4 of 46 Going Up
This is a time when you'll reach your goals and gain fame and recognition.
The king makes an offering on Mount Qi. Good fortune. No fault.
- Line 6 of 46 Going Up
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 21 Biting
It's a time for firm, decisive action to overcome obstacles, even legal action if needed. Success is within reach if you act with energy and set limits. Don't be afraid: act.
Success. It is favorable to bring things to judgment.
The trigrams
The way back
21 Biting → 46 Going Uplines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6
Other transformations of Going Up
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.