Transformation · lines 1, 3, and 4
Inner Integrity becomes Lack of Firmness
What this change means
Wind blowing under heaven, reaching everything it touches: as the first, third and fourth lines move, the hexagram becomes 44 Lack of Firmness. Both judgments carry equal weight. 61 Inner Integrity promises that a sound inner life becomes visible and persuasive. 44 Lack of Firmness warns about unsuitable people or situations around you, which you think you can control and don't take seriously; it may even be a habit. If you don't set firm limits, they'll take control. The two together are a test. Integrity isn't only about being sincere; it's also about not letting what's wrong for you creep in. Look honestly at what you've been tolerating. Draw a clear line. Your inner strength is real, but it needs boundaries to stay whole.
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 44 Lack of Firmness
You're surrounded by unsuitable people or situations. You know it, but you think you have the power to control them and don't take them very seriously; it may even be a bad habit. If you don't pay attention and set firm limits, they'll take control over you and you won't be able to pull away.
The woman is strong. Do not take her as a wife.
- 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 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 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
44 Lack of Firmness → 61 Inner Integritylines 1, 3, and 4
Other transformations of Inner Integrity
- 53Gradual Progresslines 1, 2, and 3
- 12Declinelines 1, 2, 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.