Gradual Progress becomes Overflowing

What to read, in order

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

1. ●Line 3 of 43 Overflowing, which stays still

   This is a time when circumstances lead you to ally with people who aren't fully trustworthy. If you act clearly and don't lose your integrity despite the gossip, you'll succeed.

   Strength in the cheekbones: there is misfortune. The noble person, resolute, resolute, walks alone and is caught in the rain; soaked, there is resentment. No fault.

2. ●Line 5 of 43 Overflowing, which stays still

   If you keep your integrity and don't stray from your path, whoever you have to deal with, you'll resolve the difficulties that come up.

   Purslane, pulled up with resolve. Walking the middle way: no fault.

3. The judgment of 53 Gradual Progress

   You'll make progress, and it will come step by step, gradually, through stages that make it lasting and stable. Trying to speed things up will bring delays and obstacles. Keep at it, one rung at a time.

   The woman goes to be married: good fortune. Constancy is favorable.

4. Line 1 of 53 Gradual Progress

   Your first steps may be slow, and through lack of experience it may look at first as if you'll fail, so people will talk. Nothing to fear.

   The wild goose moves by degrees to the shore. The young one is in danger; there is talk. No fault.

5. Line 2 of 53 Gradual Progress

   You'll have a first success as you move forward. Nothing spectacular, but it will let you rest and recharge to keep going.

   The wild goose moves by degrees to the boulder. It eats and drinks with joy. Good fortune.

6. Line 4 of 53 Gradual Progress

   In the middle of your progress, situations come up that are out of your control. Don't despair: act with caution and respond wisely to these obstacles. That way you'll stay safe while conditions improve.

   The wild goose moves by degrees to the tree. Perhaps it finds a flat branch. No fault.

7. Line 6 of 53 Gradual Progress

   You're moving successfully toward your goal. You'll get what you want and may even inspire others.

   The wild goose moves by degrees to the high plain. Its feathers can serve in the ritual dance. Good fortune.

8. The judgment of 43 Overflowing

   It's a time of excessive buildup: some situations are about to get out of control and overwhelm you, both personally and in your relationships. You need to bring what's happening into the open, but without speaking about it directly; watch your words so you don't provoke reactions. It's a time to act generously to ease the tension that's there.

   It is proclaimed in the king's court. A sincere cry: there is danger. Word comes from one's own city. It is not favorable to take up arms. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.

The trigrams

The way back

Other transformations of Gradual Progress

• → 10Treading Carefullylines 1, 2, 3, and 4
• → 41Decreaselines 1, 2, 3, and 5
• → 14Wealthlines 1, 2, 4, and 5
• → 21Bitinglines 1, 3, 4, and 5
• → 64Transitionlines 2, 3, 4, and 5
• → 60Thriftlines 1, 2, 3, and 6
• → 17Adaptinglines 1, 3, 4, and 6
• → 47Overwhelmedlines 2, 3, 4, and 6
• → 11Well-Beinglines 1, 2, 5, and 6
• → 24Coming Backlines 1, 3, 5, and 6
• → 7The Armylines 2, 3, 5, and 6
• → 55Abundancelines 1, 4, 5, and 6
• → 32What Lastslines 2, 4, 5, and 6
• → 16Passionlines 3, 4, 5, and 6