Transformation · lines 1, 2, and 5
Inner Integrity becomes The Fall
What this change means
Something gets stripped away: with the first, second and fifth lines moving, the lake becomes earth, the wind becomes mountain, and the hexagram turns into 23 The Fall. The judgments share the weight. The first speaks of a sincerity so complete it can stir others to act. The second describes a time of obstacles, when even if you're right, your words aren't believed, and people who misuse power are on the rise. That's a hard pairing. Integrity doesn't guarantee being heard. In this season, don't try to prove yourself or push ahead. Hold on quietly to what you know is true. Be generous with those who depend on you, and stay steady while circumstances change. Your sincerity isn't wasted; it's what will keep you whole until the climate shifts.
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 23 The Fall
It's a time of obstacles and difficulties when, even if you're right, your words aren't believed. Lesser people who misuse power are on the rise, and you could become their victim. Recognizing this time without trying to push ahead, and being generous and giving toward those beneath you, will help you hold on while circumstances change.
It is not favorable to have somewhere to go.
- 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 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.
The trigrams
The way back
23 The Fall → 61 Inner Integritylines 1, 2, and 5
Other transformations of Inner Integrity
- 53Gradual Progresslines 1, 2, and 3
- 12Declinelines 1, 2, and 4
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 1, 3, and 4
- 13Gathering with Equalslines 2, 3, and 4
- 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.