Transformation · lines 1, 3, and 6
After the End becomes Observing
What this change means
The first, third and top lines move, and wind passes over the earth, the image of looking around before acting. Both judgments share the reading. The starting hexagram observes that things begin well and can end in disorder, which is why trouble is best thought through in advance. The resulting hexagram, 20 Observing, says observe before you act: you may be inspiring others now, and at the same time you need to watch those who inspire you, so things unfold at the right moment. The bridge is attention. The best preparation for a slowdown is seeing it coming. Look carefully at what is changing around you, learn from people you admire, and be aware that others are watching you too. Let a clear view shape your next move.
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 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.
- The judgment of 20 Observing
Observe before you act. Right now you're a source of inspiration for others, and at the same time you need to observe those who inspire you. This will let things unfold at the right moment, and perfectly.
Hands washed, the offering not yet made. There is sincere trust, solemn and grave.
- 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 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 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
20 Observing → 63 After the Endlines 1, 3, and 6
Other transformations of After the End
- 29Waterlines 1, 2, and 3
- 28Excesseslines 1, 2, and 4
- 45Meetinglines 1, 3, and 4
- 58Inner Peacelines 2, 3, and 4
- 46Going Uplines 1, 2, and 5
- 2Passivitylines 1, 3, and 5
- 19Fleeting Successlines 2, 3, and 5
- 62Success in Small Matterslines 1, 4, and 5
- 34Great Manifestationlines 2, 4, and 5
- 51Shocklines 3, 4, and 5
- 57Gentlenesslines 1, 2, and 6
- 61Inner Integritylines 2, 3, and 6
- 33Leaving Behindlines 1, 4, and 6
- 1Activitylines 2, 4, and 6
- 25Innocencelines 3, 4, and 6
- 52Abidinglines 1, 5, and 6
- 26Great Achievementslines 2, 5, and 6
- 27Nourishmentlines 3, 5, and 6
- 30The Flamelines 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.