What this change means
The top line moves alone: an ascent in the dark, climbing on without seeing clearly where you are. The line asks for a steadiness that never rests. Keep what you want in mind and don't let circumstances pull you away from it. As it moves, the Earth above becomes Mountain, and the resulting hexagram is 18 Loss, Then Gain. Wind below the mountain is the image of something gone stale that needs repair. The resulting hexagram speaks of mistakes that have led to decline, and of the way back: admit them, make the corrections needed, reflect on the cause, and give success time to return. So at the top of the climb, check your direction. If you've been rising blindly, stop and look at what went wrong. Correct it, keep your goal, and go on with renewed care.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- 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 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 18 Loss, Then Gain
You've made mistakes that have brought you into decline; still, admitting it and making the corrections needed will lead you back to success. Take time to reflect on what caused the loss and, once you've acted, give success time to arrive.
Great success. It is favorable to cross the great river. Three days before the first day, three days after the first day.
The trigrams
The way back
18 Loss, Then Gain → 46 Going Upline 6
Other transformations of Going Up
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.