Transformation · lines 1 and 2
A Subordinate Role becomes Passion
What this change means
Two lines move at the base, the second leading, and the Lake becomes Earth under Thunder: a picture of energy rising out of the ground. The second line asks you to stay loyal even when the person above you doesn't notice you. The first adds that a secondary role, carried out quietly and helpfully, still lets you move forward. Together they describe dignity in a modest place. The resulting hexagram, 16 Passion, brings enthusiasm into the picture. You may feel a strong drive and be able to inspire others to help with a bigger project. That's welcome, but it works only if you keep the well-being of everyone involved in mind, not just your own interests. Let your energy serve the shared effort. Loyalty plus generosity can turn a supporting role into the heart of something larger.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 2 of 54 A Subordinate Role
Even if the person you answer to ignores you, keep your position and your loyalty: this will show your greatness.
The one-eyed can see. The constancy of the one who lives apart is favorable.
- Line 1 of 54 A Subordinate Role
If you know how to hold your subordinate place and stay in the background, helping from there however you can without seeking the spotlight, things will go well.
The young woman marries as a second wife. The lame can walk. Setting out brings good fortune.
- The judgment of 54 A Subordinate Role
You're in a situation where you have to take second place to others; any personal initiative will lead to failure. Recognizing the moment and acting in keeping with it is all you can do until things change and you're in a better position.
Setting out brings misfortune. Nothing is favorable.
- The judgment of 16 Passion
A time of passionate drive toward action. You can pass this passion on to others to gain their help, which lets you take on big projects with resolve and optimism. For these ventures to succeed and last, you can't look after only your own interests; you also need to keep in mind the needs of the people working with you.
It is favorable to install lords and set the army in motion.
The trigrams
The way back
16 Passion → 54 A Subordinate Rolelines 1 and 2
Other transformations of A Subordinate Role
- 32What Lastslines 1 and 3
- 55Abundancelines 2 and 3
- 7The Armylines 1 and 4
- 24Coming Backlines 2 and 4
- 11Well-Beinglines 3 and 4
- 47Overwhelmedlines 1 and 5
- 17Adaptinglines 2 and 5
- 43Overflowinglines 3 and 5
- 60Thriftlines 4 and 5
- 64Transitionlines 1 and 6
- 21Bitinglines 2 and 6
- 14Wealthlines 3 and 6
- 41Decreaselines 4 and 6
- 10Treading Carefullylines 5 and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.