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Transformation · lines 2, 3, 5, and 6

Overwhelmed becomes The Traveler

困 47 Overwhelmed 旅 56 The Traveler
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Fire on a mountain, the image of someone on the road, appears as four lines change. The new hexagram's first and fourth lines stay still, and that's where the counsel lives. The first says dignity and attention to what truly counts are needed now; growing too lax or treating matters lightly invites problems. The fourth says that even though you may gain material rewards and comfort, you should avoid living in constant distrust and worry. So 47 Overwhelmed opens onto 56 The Traveler, a time of small achievements, change and new places that ask you to adapt. Leaving the pressure behind doesn't mean dropping your guard or your dignity. Stay light and flexible, let go of attachments, be gracious with the people you meet, and don't let old fears follow you into each new place.

What to read, in order

Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.

  1. Line 1 of 56 The Traveler, which stays still

    It's a time to act with dignity and focus on what really matters right now. Relaxing too much and not taking things seriously will bring trouble.

    The traveler, small and niggling: so disaster is brought on.

  2. Line 4 of 56 The Traveler, which stays still

    Even though you can gain material rewards and comfort, avoid living in constant distrust and worry.

    The traveler finds a place to stay and gets their goods and their axe. My heart is not glad.

  3. The judgment of 47 Overwhelmed

    Things are very much against you: the wrong people surround you, no one believes what you say, and obstacles hem you in. All you can do is accept it and wait for better conditions to come. Your only resource is the inner light that lives in you; turn to that strength to hold you up right now.

    Success. For the great person, constancy brings good fortune. No fault. They speak and are not believed.

  4. Line 2 of 47 Overwhelmed

    The troubles right now are on the inside; on the outside, everything is fine. You need to recognize where the problem lies to solve it, and it's wise to seek help.

    Hard pressed with wine and food. The red sash arrives. It is favorable to make sacrifices. Setting out brings misfortune. No fault.

  5. Line 3 of 47 Overwhelmed

    Facing obstacles with weakness and complaints won't move you forward; on the contrary, it will sink you deeper.

    Hard pressed by stone, leaning on thorns. Enters the house and does not see the wife. Misfortune.

  6. Line 5 of 47 Overwhelmed

    Little by little things will improve, thanks to your habit of helping others. Spiritual resources will be a great help now.

    Nose cut off, feet cut off. Hard pressed by the red sash. Little by little relief comes. It is favorable to make sacrifices.

  7. Line 6 of 47 Overwhelmed

    The pressure is nearing its end, and the obstacles will be easy to overcome. If your inner strength is with you as well, success will come much more easily.

    Hard pressed among creeping vines, on what totters. It is said: moving brings regret. If there is regret, setting out brings good fortune.

  8. The judgment of 56 The Traveler

    It's a time of small achievements. Keep a light, flexible attitude. You may be facing a period of change, new places or situations that ask you to adapt while they settle: let go of attachments and be gracious as you make new connections and your situation takes hold.

    Small success. For the traveler, constancy brings good fortune.

The trigrams

Below Water Mountain
Above Lake Fire

The way back

56 The Traveler → 47 Overwhelmed
lines 2, 3, 5, and 6

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