Transformation · lines 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6
Inner Integrity becomes Passion
What this change means
Thunder bursting out of the earth: five lines move, only the third holds still, and 61 Inner Integrity becomes 16 Passion. That single line guides the reading. It says success lies in knowing how to act at the right moment. Interesting, because the third line of the starting hexagram was the restless one, swinging between drumming and weeping on others' approval. Now its stillness becomes timing. A surge of energy and enthusiasm is available; you can share it, win help, and take on big projects with optimism. Keep others' needs in mind as you go. But don't move on mood. Wait for the right moment, and then act fully. Passion that comes from inner conviction, and waits for its time, carries much further than excitement that needs an audience.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 3 of 16 Passion, which stays still
Success lies in knowing how to act at the right moment.
Delight that looks upward: regret. Delay brings regret.
- 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.
- 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.
- Line 5 of 61 Inner Integrity
You have an inner strength that lets you draw others toward a shared well-being and shared goals.
There is sincere trust, holding fast like links in a chain. No fault.
- Line 6 of 61 Inner Integrity
If your inner strength rests only on words, you won't have the power to rally people that you need to reach your goals.
A bird's cry climbs to heaven. Even with constancy, misfortune.
- The judgment of 16 Passion
A time of passionate drive toward action. You can pass this passion on to others to gain their help, which lets you take on big projects with resolve and optimism. For these ventures to succeed and last, you can't look after only your own interests; you also need to keep in mind the needs of the people working with you.
It is favorable to install lords and set the army in motion.
The trigrams
The way back
16 Passion → 61 Inner Integritylines 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6
Other transformations of Inner Integrity
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.