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Transformation · lines 2, 3, 5, and 6

The Vessel of Nourishment becomes Meeting

鼎 50 The Vessel of Nourishment 萃 45 Meeting
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

The Lake gathers over the Earth as lines two, three, five and six move. The guidance comes from the first and fourth lines of 45 Meeting, the resulting hexagram, which stay still. The first says you know you need to meet with people who'll support you but you're unsure about doing it; if you finally decide and act, help comes. The fourth says that acting without selfish aims, on behalf of someone above you, is rewarded. So the change you've been cooking now needs a gathering. Stop hesitating and reach out to those who can back you. Offer your work in service of something larger than your own advantage. The ingredients are ready; what's missing is the decision to bring people to the table.

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 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.

  2. Line 4 of 45 Meeting, which stays still

    When you act without selfish aims and on behalf of someone above you, you're rewarded.

    Great good fortune. No fault.

  3. The judgment of 50 The Vessel of Nourishment

    It's a time of change and adjustment, and it will happen naturally, without great upheaval, the way food cooks. Keep the flame lit: it's the enthusiasm that gives you the strength to keep going. And be clear about the resources you have, the way a cook chooses the ingredients. The change will come about little by little.

    Great good fortune. Success.

  4. Line 2 of 50 The Vessel of Nourishment

    If you do things the right way, don't fear the envy your achievements stir up.

    The cauldron is full. My rival is ill and cannot come near me. Good fortune.

  5. Line 3 of 50 The Vessel of Nourishment

    For now you're in a place where your talents and qualities aren't recognized. There's nothing to worry about: if you stay true to yourself and act with integrity, success will come in the end.

    The ears of the cauldron are altered; its going is blocked. The pheasant fat is not eaten. When the rain comes, regret wanes. In the end, good fortune.

  6. Line 5 of 50 The Vessel of Nourishment

    Your qualities will carry you to success without your having to prove anything. Naturally, everything will go your way.

    The cauldron with yellow ears and a bar of gold. Constancy is favorable.

  7. Line 6 of 50 The Vessel of Nourishment

    Your actions will be richly rewarded. Success in your projects: you find human favor and divine help.

    The cauldron with a bar of jade. Great good fortune. Nothing that is not favorable.

  8. 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

Below Wind Earth
Above Fire Lake

The way back

45 Meeting → 50 The Vessel of Nourishment
lines 2, 3, 5, and 6

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