Transformation · line 4
Inner Integrity becomes Treading Carefully
What this change means
The moon is nearly full, and one horse of the pair goes missing; there's no fault in it. The fourth line describes a moment of near completion, when you may have to go on without a companion you relied on. Its counsel is to draw on spiritual support, firm up your integrity, and keep going toward your aim with confidence, without turning around. As this line moves, the Wind above becomes Heaven, and the hexagram turns into 10 Treading Carefully. The situation is delicate. You'll need to move with awareness and gentleness, especially around people who might stand in your way. Do that, and they may give ground or even become allies. So keep your eyes forward, let go of what's fallen away, and walk carefully. A steady inner life is what keeps your step light and sure.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- 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 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 10 Treading Carefully
You're facing a difficult situation. If you know how to conduct yourself properly, moving with awareness and gentleness, even people who could be rivals and stand in your way will give ground, and may even become your allies.
Stepping on the tiger's tail; it does not bite. Success.
The trigrams
The way back
10 Treading Carefully → 61 Inner Integrityline 4
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.