Transformation · lines 2, 4, and 5
Inner Integrity becomes Biting
What this change means
Thunder and lightning: with the second, fourth and fifth lines moving, 61 Inner Integrity becomes 21 Biting. Both judgments weigh the same. The first concerns the influence that comes from being true. The second asks for resolute action to break through what blocks you, legal steps included if they're needed; you can succeed if you act energetically and draw clear lines. The bridge between them is courage. Integrity isn't only gentle. Sometimes being true to yourself means biting through what blocks the way: a dishonest arrangement, a broken promise, an unfair situation. Don't be afraid to act. Do it from conviction, not anger, and set clear limits. When the action rests on truth, it tends to hold up under scrutiny, which is what the old image of fair judgment asks.
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 21 Biting
It's a time for firm, decisive action to overcome obstacles, even legal action if needed. Success is within reach if you act with energy and set limits. Don't be afraid: act.
Success. It is favorable to bring things to judgment.
- 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.
The trigrams
The way back
21 Biting → 61 Inner Integritylines 2, 4, 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
- 23The Falllines 1, 2, and 5
- 18Loss, Then Gainlines 1, 3, and 5
- 22Good Mannerslines 2, 3, and 5
- 64Transitionlines 1, 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.