Transformation · lines 1, 2, and 4
Inner Integrity becomes Decline
What this change means
Heaven above and earth below, no longer meeting: with the first, second and fourth lines moving, 61 Inner Integrity becomes 12 Decline. The judgments weigh equally. One describes an inner soundness that others can see, strong enough to inspire. The other says you're surrounded by adverse people and situations; avoid getting involved with them whatever they offer, and withdraw to a safe place until conditions change. These look opposed, but they meet. In a hostile time, integrity is what keeps you from being drawn in. Don't trade your principles for an offer that seems tempting. Keep a low profile and don't make big decisions. Your truth isn't lost by staying quiet; it's protected. It will have its moment to move others when the season turns.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- 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 12 Decline
You're surrounded by adverse people and situations. Avoid getting involved with those people, no matter what they offer you. Circumstances aren't good for acting or making decisions; it's time to withdraw to a safe place and wait for conditions to change. It's time to keep a low profile.
Stagnation: these are not worthy people. The constancy of the noble person is not favorable. The great goes, the small comes.
- 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.
- 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 4 of 61 Inner Integrity
It's a time to lean on spiritual forces to strengthen your inner integrity and head confidently toward your goal, without looking back.
The moon is nearly full. One horse of the pair is lost. No fault.
The trigrams
The way back
12 Decline → 61 Inner Integritylines 1, 2, and 4
Other transformations of Inner Integrity
- 53Gradual Progresslines 1, 2, and 3
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 1, 3, and 4
- 13Gathering with Equalslines 2, 3, and 4
- 23The Falllines 1, 2, and 5
- 18Loss, Then Gainlines 1, 3, and 5
- 22Good Mannerslines 2, 3, and 5
- 64Transitionlines 1, 4, and 5
- 21Bitinglines 2, 4, and 5
- 14Wealthlines 3, 4, and 5
- 8Unionlines 1, 2, and 6
- 48Right Actionlines 1, 3, and 6
- 63After the Endlines 2, 3, and 6
- 47Overwhelmedlines 1, 4, and 6
- 17Adaptinglines 2, 4, and 6
- 43Overflowinglines 3, 4, and 6
- 7The Armylines 1, 5, and 6
- 24Coming Backlines 2, 5, and 6
- 11Well-Beinglines 3, 5, and 6
- 54A Subordinate Rolelines 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.