Transformation · lines 1 and 2
Inner Integrity becomes Observing
What this change means
Wind over open earth, watching everything: the first and second lines move, and 61 Inner Integrity becomes 20 Observing. The second line leads. Your integrity calls, and kindred people answer, ready to be generous with you, like a young crane answering its parent from the shade. The first line adds a caution from below: if there's any wish to manipulate behind what you do, it will come to light. Real connection, and no hidden agenda; together they describe a sincere presence others can trust. The resulting hexagram asks you to observe before acting. You inspire others right now, and you also need to watch those who inspire you. Pay attention to who responds to you and why. Let things unfold in their own time. An honest example, quietly kept, tends to do more than any push.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 2 of 61 Inner Integrity
Your inner integrity will draw kindred people who are willing to be generous with you.
A crane cries in the shade; its chick answers. I have a fine cup: you and I will drain it together.
- Line 1 of 61 Inner Integrity
If behind what you do there's a wish to manipulate others, your intentions will be exposed.
Being ready: good fortune. If there is something else, no ease.
- 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 judgment of 20 Observing
Observe before you act. Right now you're a source of inspiration for others, and at the same time you need to observe those who inspire you. This will let things unfold at the right moment, and perfectly.
Hands washed, the offering not yet made. There is sincere trust, solemn and grave.
The trigrams
The way back
20 Observing → 61 Inner Integritylines 1 and 2
Other transformations of Inner Integrity
- 57Gentlenesslines 1 and 3
- 37The Tribelines 2 and 3
- 6Conflictlines 1 and 4
- 25Innocencelines 2 and 4
- 1Activitylines 3 and 4
- 4Immaturitylines 1 and 5
- 27Nourishmentlines 2 and 5
- 26Great Achievementslines 3 and 5
- 38Oppositeslines 4 and 5
- 29Waterlines 1 and 6
- 3Initial Obstacleslines 2 and 6
- 5Inactionlines 3 and 6
- 58Inner Peacelines 4 and 6
- 19Fleeting Successlines 5 and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.