Transformation · lines 1 and 3
Inner Integrity becomes Gentleness
What this change means
Wind follows wind as the first and third lines move, and the result is 57 Gentleness. The third line leads. When your sense of security rests on others' approval, you swing between highs and lows and can't really enjoy what you achieve. The first line looks at another way integrity slips: a hidden wish to manipulate, which sooner or later shows. Both describe a center that isn't fully your own, either too dependent on others or trying to control them. The resulting hexagram offers a quieter path. Gains come now through gentleness, not pressure or force. Choose a direction and keep to it steadily; small actions add up, and support from those above you helps. Let go of both needing approval and steering others. A soft, steady course rebuilds the inner trust that this time depends on.
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 61 Inner Integrity
If your security rests on other people's approval and acceptance, you'll ride emotional ups and downs and won't fully enjoy what you gain.
Meets an adversary: now drumming, now stopping, now weeping, now singing.
- 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 57 Gentleness
It's a time when you'll gain and succeed through gentleness. This isn't the time for big actions, or for using pressure or force. It's a time to choose a path and stay on it steadily. Even if you don't see much progress, success will show itself through the build-up of small actions and through seeking the support of those above you.
Small success. It is favorable to have somewhere to go. It is favorable to see the great person.
The trigrams
The way back
57 Gentleness → 61 Inner Integritylines 1 and 3
Other transformations of Inner Integrity
- 20Observinglines 1 and 2
- 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.