Transformation · lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
After the End becomes Transition
What this change means
Every line moves, and fire and water trade places: the water that stood over the fire now lies beneath it. When all six change, the resulting hexagram speaks for the whole: 64 Transition. It says things are coming together for success and great projects, but some pieces still haven't fallen into place; stay alert so you don't make mistakes born of immaturity, which can happen even after you get what you want, when you stop or hesitate. So the crossing you thought was finished turns out to be another beginning. That isn't a setback. It's the natural rhythm of completion and renewal. Keep your attention sharp, don't relax too early, and check what still needs ordering. Patience and care at this threshold matter more than speed.
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 64 Transition
Things are coming together so that success can arrive and you can take on great projects, but some things still haven't fallen into place. So stay alert, so you don't make mistakes born of immaturity, or you'll drift from your goals. This can happen even after you've gotten what you want: you stop, you hesitate, and mistakes happen.
Success. The little fox has nearly crossed and wets its tail. Nothing is favorable.
- The judgment of 63 After the End
You're in a situation where you'll have a passing success: everything seems to be in your favor, and at the end comes a period of stagnation. If you prepare for it ahead of time, you'll be able to soften its effects.
Success in small things. Constancy is favorable. At first, good fortune; in the end, disorder.
- Line 1 of 63 After the End
If you try to move ahead too fast, you won't get results. But if you can stop and wait for better conditions, there will be achievements.
Drags back on its wheels; wets its tail. No fault.
- Line 2 of 63 After the End
Don't try to recover what you lose for now: it will come back to you naturally.
The wife loses the screen of her carriage. Do not chase it: in seven days it is found.
- Line 3 of 63 After the End
If you want to expand right now, you'll have to use extreme measures to clear the obstacles in the way.
The High Ancestor attacks the land of Guifang; in three years he conquers it. Do not employ the petty person.
- Line 4 of 63 After the End
If you get careless during times of expansion, old unresolved matters may come to light. Stay alert so you can put them right.
There are rags for the leaks in the boat; on guard all day long.
- Line 5 of 63 After the End
If your actions come from the heart and are genuine, a small action can bring great results.
The eastern neighbor slaughters an ox; it is not worth the simple offering of the western neighbor, who truly receives the blessing.
- Line 6 of 63 After the End
This is a period of advance: retreating or stopping will bring you trouble.
Wets its head. Danger.
The trigrams
The way back
64 Transition → 63 After the Endlines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.