What this change means
With the fourth and fifth lines moving, Thunder above becomes Water, and Water now stands over Fire. The fifth leads: you're open to advice and willing to act on it, which lets hard situations give way naturally. The fourth adds that the shadows are fading and decisive, wise action can bring a good outcome. Both lines point toward success. The resulting hexagram, 63 After the End, puts that success in perspective. It may be passing; everything seems to favor you, and afterward a period of stagnation tends to come. Preparing for it ahead of time can soften its effects. So take the good advice, act while the path is clear, and enjoy the result. Then look ahead. Use some of what you gain now to get ready for a slower stretch, without letting worry spoil the present.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 5 of 55 Abundance
You're willing to listen to advice and act on it; this will make difficult situations give way naturally.
Brilliance comes; there is blessing and renown. Good fortune.
- 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.
- 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 63 After the End
You're in a situation where you'll have a passing success: everything seems to be in your favor, and at the end comes a period of stagnation. If you prepare for it ahead of time, you'll be able to soften its effects.
Success in small things. Constancy is favorable. At first, good fortune; in the end, disorder.
The trigrams
The way back
63 After the End → 55 Abundancelines 4 and 5
Other transformations of Abundance
- 32What Lastslines 1 and 2
- 16Passionlines 1 and 3
- 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
- 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.