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Transformation · lines 1, 2, 4, and 6

Abundance becomes Loss, Then Gain

豐 55 Abundance 蠱 18 Loss, Then Gain
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Four lines change, the first, second, fourth and top, and Wind settles beneath Mountain. The counsel comes from the lines left unchanged, the third and fifth of 18 Loss, Then Gain. The third says rigid behavior in the past led to loss, and clinging to that rigidity won't fix it. The fifth says that if you know your weak spots and look for helpers to support you there, success and recognition can follow. Coming out of Abundance, this points to something that went wrong during the full time. Admit the mistake and correct it, but loosen up as you do. Ask for help exactly where you're weakest. Reflect on what caused the loss, act, and then give the recovery time to arrive. Flexibility and honest help will do more than doubling down.

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 18 Loss, Then Gain, which stays still

    Acting too rigidly in the past has led you to loss, but holding on to that rigidity to fix it won't help either.

    Setting right what the father spoiled. A little regret; no great fault.

  2. Line 5 of 18 Loss, Then Gain, which stays still

    If you're aware of your weaknesses and vulnerable spots and look for helpers to support you there, you'll gain success and recognition.

    Setting right what the father spoiled. It wins praise.

  3. The judgment of 55 Abundance

    You're growing toward a period of satisfaction and abundance. It will last for a while, and when it ends, stay calm, without sadness or worry. Enjoy it while it lasts, and when it wanes, keep your spirits up and enjoy what you've achieved.

    Success. The king reaches it. Do not grieve: the noonday sun is fitting.

  4. Line 1 of 55 Abundance

    It's a very favorable time, but it asks for determined, energetic action from you to make the results greater.

    Meets the lord who is its match. Even for ten days, no fault. Going earns esteem.

  5. Line 2 of 55 Abundance

    Although you're resolved and conditions are good for getting what you want, the wrong people are standing in your way. If you keep doing what's right and don't let yourself be pulled off course, you'll succeed.

    Full is the awning: at noon the Dipper is seen. Going earns suspicion and harm. If there is sincere trust that unfolds, good fortune.

  6. Line 4 of 55 Abundance

    The shadows and obstacles that came up for a while are beginning to fade. If you act wisely and decisively, everything will go well.

    Full is the awning: at noon the Dipper is seen. Meets the lord who is its like. Good fortune.

  7. Line 6 of 55 Abundance

    Your pride may get in the way of what you want and delay your success.

    Full is the house, the home screened over. Peering through the door: silence, no one there. For three years no one is seen. Misfortune.

  8. The judgment of 18 Loss, Then Gain

    You've made mistakes that have brought you into decline; still, admitting it and making the corrections needed will lead you back to success. Take time to reflect on what caused the loss and, once you've acted, give success time to arrive.

    Great success. It is favorable to cross the great river. Three days before the first day, three days after the first day.

The trigrams

Below Fire Wind
Above Thunder Mountain

The way back

18 Loss, Then Gain → 55 Abundance
lines 1, 2, 4, and 6

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