Transformation · lines 4, 5, and 6
After the End becomes The Flame
What this change means
The three upper lines change, and the Water becomes Fire, so light now sits over light. The judgments are weighed evenly. The starting hexagram describes a success that won't last, followed by stagnation that preparation can soften. The resulting hexagram, 30 The Flame, speaks of clarity in what you do, an inner self that guides you, and a generous attitude that shares your light and increases your gains. Together they suggest a way to carry the good beyond its moment: clarity and generosity. See your situation as it is, including the slowdown ahead. Let your inner sense of direction guide decisions rather than the pull of momentary success. Share what you have and know. Light that is shared tends to keep burning when conditions dim.
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 30 The Flame
There's clarity in what you do: your inner self guides you toward your goals. A generous attitude helps you, one that leads you to share your light, and this will increase your gains and achievements.
Constancy is favorable. Success. Raising a cow brings good fortune.
- 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
30 The Flame → 63 After the Endlines 4, 5, 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
- 20Observinglines 1, 3, 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
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.