Transformation · lines 2, 3, 4, and 6
Thrift becomes Gathering with Equals
What this change means
Fire rises toward heaven: four lines move, and thrift becomes 13 Gathering with Equals. The two still lines, the first and the fifth, lead the reading. The first says joint projects should happen in full view, with nothing kept hidden. The fifth says big differences may seem impossible to bridge, yet patience and a willing heart bring people back together. So the focus moves from your own limits to what you share with others. A time of meeting with like-minded people opens up, and important joint work becomes possible. Keep it transparent: the measure that matters now is honesty, in plans, in money, in intentions. Where differences seem too wide, don't force agreement. Be patient and generous, and trust tends to rebuild. Large, innovative projects are favored when they rest on that kind of openness.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 1 of 13 Gathering with Equals, which stays still
Shared projects should be carried out in the open, with nothing hidden.
Community at the gate. No fault.
- Line 5 of 13 Gathering with Equals, which stays still
The big differences seem impossible to bridge; still, with patience and a willing heart, union returns.
Community: first wailing and cries, then laughter. The great armies manage to meet.
- The judgment of 60 Thrift
It's a time to conserve your time, energy and resources so you're ready for what lies ahead. If you do, when challenges arrive you'll be prepared and will overcome them easily.
Success. Bitter measure cannot be kept up with constancy.
- Line 2 of 60 Thrift
When it's time to move forward, hurry: hesitating without acting will bring trouble.
Does not leave the courtyard inside the gate. Misfortune.
- Line 3 of 60 Thrift
When you can't hold yourself back and set limits, you bring on trouble. If you recognize it and do something about it, you'll get past the obstacles.
One without measure will sigh afterward. No fault.
- Line 4 of 60 Thrift
For good results right now, the limits you set yourself shouldn't be excessive, and you should find a way to enjoy them, to see their kinder side.
Calm measure. Success.
- Line 6 of 60 Thrift
There are times when restrictions that seem extreme are called for. This is an exceptional time and it needs that kind of behavior, but don't keep it up too long.
Bitter measure. Even with constancy, misfortune. Regret vanishes.
- The judgment of 13 Gathering with Equals
It's a time of meetings with people of a high nature like yours, with whom you can carry out important tasks and projects. Relationships built on trust and mutual support take shape. Large, innovative projects are favored.
Community in the open country. Success. It is favorable to cross the great river. The constancy of the noble person is favorable.
The trigrams
The way back
13 Gathering with Equals → 60 Thriftlines 2, 3, 4, and 6
Other transformations of Thrift
- 31Attractionlines 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 15Simplicitylines 1, 2, 3, and 5
- 16Passionlines 1, 2, 4, and 5
- 32What Lastslines 1, 3, 4, and 5
- 55Abundancelines 2, 3, 4, and 5
- 53Gradual Progresslines 1, 2, 3, and 6
- 12Declinelines 1, 2, 4, and 6
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 1, 3, 4, and 6
- 23The Falllines 1, 2, 5, and 6
- 18Loss, Then Gainlines 1, 3, 5, and 6
- 22Good Mannerslines 2, 3, 5, and 6
- 64Transitionlines 1, 4, 5, and 6
- 21Bitinglines 2, 4, 5, and 6
- 14Wealthlines 3, 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.