What this change means
Trust that holds like links in a chain: that's the fifth line, and there's no fault in it. In practical terms, you have an inner strength that draws others toward shared well-being and shared goals. People connect through you, one to the next. As this line moves, the Wind above becomes Mountain, and the hexagram turns into 41 Decrease. That brings a sober note. This is a time for moderation and saving, for conserving energy and resources and avoiding excess. Growth will come later. The two fit together well. A chain of trust doesn't need lavish displays to hold; it needs reliability. Lead people toward common aims with modest means. Spend carefully, ask for restraint where it's needed, and keep your word. The bond you build in a lean time tends to be the one that lasts when growth returns.
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.
- 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 41 Decrease
It's a time for moderation and saving: conserving your resources and energy matters a great deal now. A period of growth will follow, but for now you need to stay aware and avoid excess of every kind while you get ready to take on big projects.
There is sincere trust. Great good fortune. No fault. Constancy is possible. It is favorable to have somewhere to go. What to offer? Two bowls will do for the offering.
The trigrams
The way back
41 Decrease → 61 Inner Integrityline 5
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.