What this change means
The lake now rises above Heaven, full to the brim: the first, fourth and fifth lines move. Both judgments weigh the same. Going Up promises a rise earned by hard work and favors seeking out an important person. The resulting hexagram, 43 Overflowing, warns of pressure building up until it threatens to spill over, personally and in your relationships. It asks you to bring what's happening into the open with careful words, and to act generously to ease the tension. So the climb may be stirring things up around you. Others may feel left behind or resentful, or you may be carrying more than you admit. Don't let it burst. Name the tension gently, without provoking, and share what you've gained. Generosity keeps a rising tide from flooding.
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 43 Overflowing
It's a time of excessive buildup: some situations are about to get out of control and overwhelm you, both personally and in your relationships. You need to bring what's happening into the open, but without speaking about it directly; watch your words so you don't provoke reactions. It's a time to act generously to ease the tension that's there.
It is proclaimed in the king's court. A sincere cry: there is danger. Word comes from one's own city. It is not favorable to take up arms. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.
- 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 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 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
43 Overflowing → 46 Going Uplines 1, 4, 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
- 63After the Endlines 1, 2, and 5
- 60Thriftlines 1, 3, and 5
- 8Unionlines 2, 3, 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.