Transformation · lines 2, 3, 4, and 6
After the End becomes Treading Carefully
What this change means
Heaven stands over a lake when four lines change: the way forward runs close to danger. The reading looks to the still lines of 10 Treading Carefully. Its first line says your position out of the spotlight lets you concentrate on your projects. Its fifth line promises success if you see the risk in pressing ahead and move with care. The hexagram describes a difficult situation where moving with awareness and gentleness makes even rivals give ground, and sometimes turns them into allies. After a completed success, a quieter position can be an advantage. Use being less visible to concentrate on your work. When you move, know the risks and step carefully, one foot at a time. A gentle manner and close attention will get you further now than boldness.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 1 of 10 Treading Carefully, which stays still
You're in a position out of view that will let you focus on your projects.
A plain step. Going: no fault.
- Line 5 of 10 Treading Carefully, which stays still
If you're aware of the danger in going ahead and you act with caution, you'll succeed.
A resolute step. Constancy is in danger.
- 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 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 6 of 63 After the End
This is a period of advance: retreating or stopping will bring you trouble.
Wets its head. Danger.
- 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 → 63 After the Endlines 2, 3, 4, and 6
Other transformations of After the End
- 47Overwhelmedlines 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 7The Armylines 1, 2, 3, and 5
- 32What Lastslines 1, 2, 4, and 5
- 16Passionlines 1, 3, 4, and 5
- 54A Subordinate Rolelines 2, 3, 4, and 5
- 59Release from Obstacleslines 1, 2, 3, and 6
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 1, 2, 4, and 6
- 12Declinelines 1, 3, 4, and 6
- 18Loss, Then Gainlines 1, 2, 5, and 6
- 23The Falllines 1, 3, 5, and 6
- 41Decreaselines 2, 3, 5, and 6
- 56The Travelerlines 1, 4, 5, and 6
- 14Wealthlines 2, 4, 5, and 6
- 21Bitinglines 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.