What this change means
Heaven above and Heaven below: four lines move, and the rise turns into pure creative strength. The two lines that stay unchanged in the resulting hexagram, 1 Activity, are the second and third, and they carry the counsel. The second says it's time to talk with the people who can help you. The third notices that things are working, yet you worry for no apparent reason. The resulting hexagram speaks of new beginnings and of having the qualities to carry a project through. Coming from Going Up, which already encouraged a fearless meeting with someone important, the advice is direct. Make the call. Have the conversation. Your project has momentum, and the worry you feel doesn't match the facts. Let it go, and use your energy to move forward.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 2 of 1 Activity, which stays still
It's time to talk with the people who can help you.
The dragon shows itself in the field. It is favorable to see the great person.
- Line 3 of 1 Activity, which stays still
Things are working, yet you worry for no apparent reason.
The noble person strives and strives all day long, and at nightfall is still watchful. 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 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.
- 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 1 Activity
The creative principle. Activity. New beginnings, flourishing, and the qualities you need to carry any undertaking or project through to success.
Great success. Constancy is favorable.
The trigrams
The way back
1 Activity → 46 Going Uplines 1, 4, 5, and 6
Other transformations of Going Up
- 51Shocklines 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 3Initial Obstacleslines 1, 2, 3, and 5
- 49Renewallines 1, 2, 4, and 5
- 58Inner Peacelines 1, 3, 4, and 5
- 45Meetinglines 2, 3, 4, and 5
- 27Nourishmentlines 1, 2, 3, and 6
- 30The Flamelines 1, 2, 4, and 6
- 38Oppositeslines 1, 3, 4, and 6
- 35Advancelines 2, 3, 4, and 6
- 37The Tribelines 1, 2, 5, and 6
- 61Inner Integritylines 1, 3, 5, and 6
- 20Observinglines 2, 3, 5, and 6
- 33Leaving Behindlines 2, 4, 5, and 6
- 6Conflictlines 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.