Transformation · lines 2 and 5
Inner Integrity becomes Nourishment
What this change means
Thunder under the mountain, the shape of open jaws: when the second and fifth lines move, 61 Inner Integrity becomes 27 Nourishment. The fifth line leads, describing a strength that gathers people around a common good. The second line deepens it: your integrity calls kindred people who answer generously, like a crane's chick answering from the shade, a cup shared between friends. Both lines are about mutual support. The resulting hexagram makes that practical. Take care of your physical and spiritual nourishment so you have what you need, while also helping others grow by what you do. Giving and receiving go together now. Feed the bonds that feed you. Be careful with words, since they nourish or harm, and share what's good freely with the people who've answered your call.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- 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 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.
- 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 27 Nourishment
Right now you need to take care of your physical and spiritual nourishment, so you have the resources you need in each area, and at the same time help others grow through what you do. Success lies in giving and receiving: take in what is good for you and share it with those around you.
Constancy brings good fortune. Watching the jaws; seeking for oneself what fills the mouth.
The trigrams
The way back
27 Nourishment → 61 Inner Integritylines 2 and 5
Other transformations of Inner Integrity
- 20Observinglines 1 and 2
- 57Gentlenesslines 1 and 3
- 37The Tribelines 2 and 3
- 6Conflictlines 1 and 4
- 25Innocencelines 2 and 4
- 1Activitylines 3 and 4
- 4Immaturitylines 1 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.