What this change means
Bitter measure is the image of the top line: a restriction so severe that, even held firmly, it brings misfortune, yet regret fades. In practice, some times really do call for extreme limits. This is one of them, an exceptional moment that needs exceptional behavior. Just don't keep it up too long. As this line moves, the Water above becomes Wind, and the hexagram becomes 61 Inner Integrity. That points to what makes a hard restriction bearable and right: inner wholeness. When you act from a sincere, coherent place, it shows outside, and others can trust and follow you. So if you must impose severe limits, on yourself or a situation, do it from conviction, not fear or pride. Then let them go once their moment has passed.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- 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 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.
- 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 → 60 Thriftline 6
Other transformations of Thrift
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.