Transformation · lines 3 and 5
Release from Obstacles becomes Loss, Then Gain
What this change means
Is there a mistake underneath the division? This change suggests looking for one. The fifth line leads: in a time of deep split and selfishness, make unity your aim, yielding more than you think fair, the way a ruler opens their own house to everyone. The third line supports it: be clear about your goals so you can give ground and let your own self matter less. As both move, the Water below turns to Wind and the Wind above to Mountain, giving 18 Loss, Then Gain. Some of the decline may come from your own past choices. Admitting that, and making the corrections needed, can bring you back to success. Before acting, give yourself time to see what caused the loss. Then act, and give the results time to arrive. Generosity without correction won't be enough; correction without generosity won't be trusted.
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 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.
- Line 3 of 59 Release from Obstacles
If you're clear about your goals and purposes, you'll be able to give ground so as to find unity and get past the obstacles.
Scatters its own self. No regret.
- 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.
- The judgment of 18 Loss, Then Gain
You've made mistakes that have brought you into decline; still, admitting it and making the corrections needed will lead you back to success. Take time to reflect on what caused the loss and, once you've acted, give success time to arrive.
Great success. It is favorable to cross the great river. Three days before the first day, three days after the first day.
The trigrams
The way back
18 Loss, Then Gain → 59 Release from Obstacleslines 3 and 5
Other transformations of Release from Obstacles
- 42Increaselines 1 and 2
- 9Small Thingslines 1 and 3
- 53Gradual Progresslines 2 and 3
- 10Treading Carefullylines 1 and 4
- 12Declinelines 2 and 4
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 3 and 4
- 41Decreaselines 1 and 5
- 23The Falllines 2 and 5
- 64Transitionlines 4 and 5
- 60Thriftlines 1 and 6
- 8Unionlines 2 and 6
- 48Right Actionlines 3 and 6
- 47Overwhelmedlines 4 and 6
- 7The Armylines 5 and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.