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Transformation · lines 1 and 5

Release from Obstacles becomes Decrease

渙 59 Release from Obstacles 損 41 Decrease
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

A lake now sits at the foot of a mountain, where water once ran beneath the wind. The first and fifth lines move, and the fifth leads. In a time of deep division, it asks you to make unity your goal, yielding more than feels comfortable, the way someone at the center gives away what's theirs so everyone else can stay together. The first line backs it from the ground up: before the separation sets in, use your resources to join forces and come to the rescue quickly. Both lines involve giving something. The resulting hexagram, 41 Decrease, says that's exactly what the time calls for: moderation, saving, careful use of energy and means. Growth can come later. For now, spend where it unites and hold back where it doesn't. Avoid excess of every kind, and use this leaner stretch to prepare for larger work ahead.

What to read, in order

Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.

  1. Line 5 of 59 Release from Obstacles

    In times of deep division and widespread selfishness, make unity your aim, even if it means yielding more than you think you should.

    Scatters its great proclamation like sweat. Scatters the dwelling of the king. No fault.

  2. Line 1 of 59 Release from Obstacles

    Before the separation begins, you can use your resources to prevent it by joining forces.

    Rescue comes with a strong horse. Good fortune.

  3. The judgment of 59 Release from Obstacles

    You can free yourself from the obstacles that hold you back if you're able to act sincerely and bring opposites together around shared goals. The tension has arisen because selfishness rules. To move forward, be humble and let the current carry you rather than going against it.

    Success. The king goes to his temple. It is favorable to cross the great river. Constancy is favorable.

  4. The judgment of 41 Decrease

    It's a time for moderation and saving: conserving your resources and energy matters a great deal now. A period of growth will follow, but for now you need to stay aware and avoid excess of every kind while you get ready to take on big projects.

    There is sincere trust. Great good fortune. No fault. Constancy is possible. It is favorable to have somewhere to go. What to offer? Two bowls will do for the offering.

The trigrams

Below Water Lake
Above Wind Mountain

The way back

41 Decrease → 59 Release from Obstacles
lines 1 and 5

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