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Transformation · lines 2 and 3

Abundance becomes A Subordinate Role

豐 55 Abundance 歸妹 54 A Subordinate Role
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Here the second and third lines move, and the Fire at the base of Abundance becomes Lake. The third line weighs more: if your spirits drop, even a minor obstacle will be enough to stop you. The second adds that the wrong people are in your way, though you're resolved and the conditions are good; staying true to what's right is what gets you through. The resulting hexagram, 54 A Subordinate Role, explains the setting. Right now you have to take second place to others, and personal initiatives tend to fail. Recognizing that and acting accordingly is the wise course until your position improves. So this isn't a moment to force your way past people who block you. Keep your morale and your integrity intact, accept a quieter role for now, and wait for the situation to shift in your favor.

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 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.

  2. 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.

  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. 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 trigrams

Below Fire Lake
Above Thunder stays

The way back

54 A Subordinate Role → 55 Abundance
lines 2 and 3

Other transformations of Abundance

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