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Transformation · lines 1, 2, 4, and 5

The Traveler becomes Small Things

旅 56 The Traveler 小畜 9 Small Things
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Heaven below and Wind above take shape as four lines change. The third and sixth lines don't move, and in the resulting hexagram, 9 Small Things, they carry the advice. The third warns that pushing ahead at any cost only brings bigger obstacles from outside. The sixth says you reach your aim through patient, step-by-step work, but you shouldn't rest on that: stay constant and keep going little by little. From the small achievements of The Traveler, the theme continues. Success is promised, but not yet in full. Some obstacles still need resolving. So keep your actions modest and steady. Don't force the pace, and don't relax once you see results. Little by little is the method, and it works if you stick to it.

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 9 Small Things, which stays still

    Trying to advance at any cost only brings bigger obstacles from outside.

    The spokes come loose from the cart. Husband and wife glare at each other.

  2. Line 6 of 9 Small Things, which stays still

    You get what you want thanks to step-by-step work. Still, don't rest on your laurels: you have to stay constant and keep working little by little.

    The rain has come, the rest has come. Virtue has piled up like a load. The wife's constancy is in danger. The moon is nearly full. For the noble person, setting out brings misfortune.

  3. The judgment of 56 The Traveler

    It's a time of small achievements. Keep a light, flexible attitude. You may be facing a period of change, new places or situations that ask you to adapt while they settle: let go of attachments and be gracious as you make new connections and your situation takes hold.

    Small success. For the traveler, constancy brings good fortune.

  4. Line 1 of 56 The Traveler

    It's a time to act with dignity and focus on what really matters right now. Relaxing too much and not taking things seriously will bring trouble.

    The traveler, small and niggling: so disaster is brought on.

  5. Line 2 of 56 The Traveler

    You carry with you the resources you need to be secure wherever you are and whatever comes up. You'll draw help from simple, capable people.

    The traveler reaches the inn, carries their goods close, and gains a young servant who is loyal.

  6. Line 4 of 56 The Traveler

    Even though you can gain material rewards and comfort, avoid living in constant distrust and worry.

    The traveler finds a place to stay and gets their goods and their axe. My heart is not glad.

  7. Line 5 of 56 The Traveler

    If you can enjoy this passing situation and make the most of it, you'll achieve things.

    Shoots a pheasant; one arrow is lost. In the end, renown and a mandate.

  8. The judgment of 9 Small Things

    You're facing a situation that promises success, but it isn't time yet. There are still obstacles on the way that you need to resolve. For now you can take small actions and wait for the right moment to act on a large scale.

    Success. Dense clouds and no rain, from my western outskirts.

The trigrams

Below Mountain Heaven
Above Fire Wind

The way back

9 Small Things → 56 The Traveler
lines 1, 2, 4, and 5

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