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Transformation · lines 1, 2, 3, and 4

A Subordinate Role becomes Simplicity

歸妹 54 A Subordinate Role 謙 15 Simplicity
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Four lines change, the lower three and the fourth, so Earth now sits over Mountain. When this many lines move, the still lines of the resulting hexagram give the guidance, here those of 15 Simplicity. Its fifth line says that if you hold any power, you shouldn't abuse it, but you shouldn't ignore others' mistakes either; observe and act with measure. Its top line says that when something isn't right, you need to stand firm and take the steps to correct it. Coming from A Subordinate Role, this marks a shift. You may now have a bit more influence than before. Use it modestly, without showing off, but don't confuse modesty with passivity. Fairness sometimes means saying no. Keep things simple, act evenly, and correct what needs correcting with a calm, steady hand.

What to read, in order

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

  1. Line 5 of 15 Simplicity, which stays still

    If you hold a position of power, don't abuse it, but don't be careless about other people's mistakes either. It's time to observe and to take measured action.

    Not rich, alongside the neighbors. It is favorable to attack and subdue. Nothing that is not favorable.

  2. Line 6 of 15 Simplicity, which stays still

    If situations come up that aren't right, your stance must be firm: take the actions needed to correct them.

    Humility that makes itself heard. It is favorable to set the army in motion against the town and the country.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Line 3 of 54 A Subordinate Role

    Given the present circumstances, it's better to stay in a subordinate position than to be alone.

    The young woman marries as a servant; she comes back and marries as a second wife.

  7. Line 4 of 54 A Subordinate Role

    If you know how to wait, you'll get what you want, and get it perfectly.

    The young woman lets the time for her wedding pass. A late marriage has its hour.

  8. The judgment of 15 Simplicity

    This isn't the time to boast or show off. It's time to keep things simple and to make sure you act fairly; your qualities and talents will show on their own and be recognized.

    Success. The noble person reaches the end.

The trigrams

Below Lake Mountain
Above Thunder Earth

The way back

15 Simplicity → 54 A Subordinate Role
lines 1, 2, 3, and 4

Other transformations of A Subordinate Role

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