What this change means
Wind below becomes Earth and Earth above becomes Lake: the four middle lines move, and the ascent becomes a gathering. Only the bottom and top lines of the resulting hexagram, 45 Meeting, remain still, and those are the ones to read. The first says you know you need the people who'd support you but you're unsure whether to approach them; once you decide, help comes. The sixth says you may be reaching for someone who doesn't want to join you, and letting your sorrow show may change their mind. Coming from Going Up, which already favored meeting an important person without fear, the message is plain. Stop hesitating. Reach out to those who can help. If someone holds back, be honest about how it affects you, without pressure. A rise shared with supporters goes further.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 1 of 45 Meeting, which stays still
You know you need to meet with people who will support you, but you're unsure whether to do it. If you finally make up your mind and act, you'll get help.
There is sincere trust, but not to the end: now disorder, now gathering. If you cry out, one clasp of the hand and laughter returns. Do not worry. Going: no fault.
- Line 6 of 45 Meeting, which stays still
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.
- 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 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 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 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.
The trigrams
The way back
45 Meeting → 46 Going Uplines 2, 3, 4, and 5
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
- 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
- 1Activitylines 1, 4, 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.