What this change means
Fire under Thunder becomes Earth under Thunder when the first and third lines move. The third leads, and it warns that a sinking mood can let any small obstacle stop you short of what you want. The first line answers it: this is a favorable time, and it asks for determined, energetic action to make the results larger. One line names the danger and the other the remedy. The resulting hexagram, 16 Passion, turns that remedy into a whole climate: a strong drive toward action that you can pass on to others to win their help for big projects. It also adds a condition. For such ventures to last, you have to look after the people working beside you, not only your own interests. Let enthusiasm lift you past the low moments, and share it generously.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 3 of 55 Abundance
If your spirits sink, any obstacle, however small, will stop you from reaching what you want.
Full is the curtain: at noon the faint small stars are seen. The right arm is broken. No fault.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 → 55 Abundancelines 1 and 3
Other transformations of Abundance
- 32What Lastslines 1 and 2
- 54A Subordinate Rolelines 2 and 3
- 15Simplicitylines 1 and 4
- 11Well-Beinglines 2 and 4
- 24Coming Backlines 3 and 4
- 31Attractionlines 1 and 5
- 43Overflowinglines 2 and 5
- 17Adaptinglines 3 and 5
- 63After the Endlines 4 and 5
- 56The Travelerlines 1 and 6
- 14Wealthlines 2 and 6
- 21Bitinglines 3 and 6
- 22Good Mannerslines 4 and 6
- 13Gathering with Equalslines 5 and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.