Transformation · lines 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Inner Integrity becomes Abundance
What this change means
Thunder and lightning at once, fullness arriving: five lines move and only the first holds still, so 61 Inner Integrity becomes 55 Abundance. The reading rests on that first line. It calls this a very favorable time, one that asks you for determined, energetic action to raise the results. The first line of the starting hexagram was about having no hidden agenda; now, standing still, it becomes the firm ground for bold action. A period of satisfaction and plenty is coming. Act with energy, cleanly and openly. Enjoy the abundance while it lasts, and when it wanes, as it will, stay calm and appreciate what you've achieved. Fullness built on honest effort is easier to let go of when its season ends.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 1 of 55 Abundance, which stays still
It's a very favorable time, but it asks for determined, energetic action from you to make the results greater.
Meets the lord who is its match. Even for ten days, no fault. Going earns esteem.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 55 Abundance
You're growing toward a period of satisfaction and abundance. It will last for a while, and when it ends, stay calm, without sadness or worry. Enjoy it while it lasts, and when it wanes, keep your spirits up and enjoy what you've achieved.
Success. The king reaches it. Do not grieve: the noonday sun is fitting.
The trigrams
The way back
55 Abundance → 61 Inner Integritylines 2, 3, 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.