What this change means
Fire stands above water: the third, fourth and top lines move, and the climb nears the shore without having crossed. The two judgments are weighed together. Going Up promises a rise earned by dedicated work, with help from someone important. The resulting hexagram, 64 Transition, says things are coming together for success, but some pieces haven't fallen into place, so stay alert to mistakes born of immaturity, which can happen even after you get what you want. So the goal is close, perhaps already touched, and the last stretch still needs care. Don't relax too early, and don't hesitate either. Check what's still loose, put each thing in its place, and finish what you've started. The final steps of a climb are where most slips happen.
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 64 Transition
Things are coming together so that success can arrive and you can take on great projects, but some things still haven't fallen into place. So stay alert, so you don't make mistakes born of immaturity, or you'll drift from your goals. This can happen even after you've gotten what you want: you stop, you hesitate, and mistakes happen.
Success. The little fox has nearly crossed and wets its tail. Nothing is favorable.
- 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 trigrams
The way back
64 Transition → 46 Going Uplines 3, 4, and 6
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
- 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
- 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.