Transformation · lines 1 and 3
Gentleness becomes Inner Integrity
What this change means
Moving the first and third lines turns the lower Wind into Lake, and an open, still surface appears beneath the breeze. Both lines speak of hesitation. The third, which leads, warns that pondering what to do without ever deciding only pushes success further away; yielding over and over brings distress. The first adds that going forward and back, unable to settle, is the same delay in another shape, and that firmness now works better than wavering. The resulting hexagram, 61 Inner Integrity, shows what decision makes possible: when you're whole inside, it shows outside, and your truth can move other people toward something large. Indecision splits you; choosing a course makes you one again. Watch for the comfort of endless review. Settle the question in yourself, act on it plainly, and let that inner consistency be what persuades.
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 57 Gentleness
Thinking about what to do without making up your mind to do what needs doing will only delay your success.
Yielding again and again. Distress.
- Line 1 of 57 Gentleness
Don't give in to indecision: going forward and back will delay your success. Right now firm, decisive action is better than wavering.
Advancing and retreating. The constancy of the warrior is favorable.
- The judgment of 57 Gentleness
It's a time when you'll gain and succeed through gentleness. This isn't the time for big actions, or for using pressure or force. It's a time to choose a path and stay on it steadily. Even if you don't see much progress, success will show itself through the build-up of small actions and through seeking the support of those above you.
Small success. It is favorable to have somewhere to go. It is favorable to see the great person.
- The judgment of 61 Inner Integrity
When you're whole within, it shows on the outside, and you'll be able to do great things and to let your truth move others toward great undertakings.
Piglets and fish: good fortune. It is favorable to cross the great river. Constancy is favorable.
The trigrams
The way back
61 Inner Integrity → 57 Gentlenesslines 1 and 3
Other transformations of Gentleness
- 37The Tribelines 1 and 2
- 20Observinglines 2 and 3
- 1Activitylines 1 and 4
- 33Leaving Behindlines 2 and 4
- 6Conflictlines 3 and 4
- 26Great Achievementslines 1 and 5
- 52Abidinglines 2 and 5
- 4Immaturitylines 3 and 5
- 50The Vessel of Nourishmentlines 4 and 5
- 5Inactionlines 1 and 6
- 39Held Backlines 2 and 6
- 29Waterlines 3 and 6
- 28Excesseslines 4 and 6
- 46Going Uplines 5 and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.