What this change means
Water stands above fire now, where a tree grew under the earth: the first, second and fifth lines move, and the ascent reaches a crest. The two judgments carry equal weight. Going Up is about a deserved rise and the courage to approach someone who can help. The resulting hexagram, 63 After the End, describes a passing success: everything seems to go your way, and then a stagnant period tends to follow. Together they say the climb will likely reach its goal, but the summit isn't a place to settle. Enjoy the arrival. Then, while things are still good, prepare for the quieter time that comes after. Keep the habits that brought you up. Don't assume the momentum will last on its own. Small, steady efforts made now will matter later, and preparing ahead is what softens the dip.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- 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 judgment of 63 After the End
You're in a situation where you'll have a passing success: everything seems to be in your favor, and at the end comes a period of stagnation. If you prepare for it ahead of time, you'll be able to soften its effects.
Success in small things. Constancy is favorable. At first, good fortune; in the end, disorder.
- 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 5 of 46 Going Up
Don't let success cloud your judgment. Go step by step, enjoying each moment, without rushing or being dazzled by power.
Constancy brings good fortune. Ascends by the steps.
The trigrams
The way back
63 After the End → 46 Going Uplines 1, 2, and 5
Other transformations of Going Up
- 24Coming Backlines 1, 2, and 3
- 55Abundancelines 1, 2, and 4
- 54A Subordinate Rolelines 1, 3, and 4
- 16Passionlines 2, 3, and 4
- 60Thriftlines 1, 3, and 5
- 8Unionlines 2, 3, and 5
- 43Overflowinglines 1, 4, and 5
- 31Attractionlines 2, 4, and 5
- 47Overwhelmedlines 3, 4, and 5
- 22Good Mannerslines 1, 2, and 6
- 41Decreaselines 1, 3, and 6
- 23The Falllines 2, 3, and 6
- 14Wealthlines 1, 4, and 6
- 56The Travelerlines 2, 4, and 6
- 64Transitionlines 3, 4, and 6
- 9Small Thingslines 1, 5, and 6
- 53Gradual Progresslines 2, 5, and 6
- 59Release from Obstacleslines 3, 5, and 6
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.