Transformation · lines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Transition becomes The Tribe
What this change means
Five lines move, and only the top stays still, so wind now comes out of fire: the warmth of a household in order. That still line of 37 The Tribe carries the reading: a great strength is yours, one that lets you shine and succeed in work done with others. The hexagram describes right relationships, everyone in their place and fully playing their role, with words that match actions. After the uncertainty of the starting situation, this is a strong, encouraging change. The crossing is completed together. Use your strength for the group, not over it. Take your place, help others take theirs, and keep what you say consistent with what you do. Shared work, well ordered, is where your light will be most visible.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 6 of 37 The Tribe, which stays still
You have great power that will make you shine and lead you to succeed in shared undertakings.
There is sincere trust, commanding awe. In the end, good fortune.
- 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.
- Line 1 of 64 Transition
If you rush for results instead of doing things step by step, you'll lose your way.
Wets its tail. Distress.
- Line 2 of 64 Transition
Patience, and waiting to act at the right moment, matter, but while you wait, get ready.
Drags back on its wheels. Constancy brings good fortune.
- Line 3 of 64 Transition
Acting hastily or trying to force things will lead to failure. Recognizing this and leaning on those who can help you will let you get back on course.
Before crossing, setting out brings misfortune. It is favorable to cross the great river.
- Line 4 of 64 Transition
The time for action has come. Define what you want and head straight for it: you'll make growing, lasting progress.
Constancy brings good fortune. Regret vanishes. With the force of thunder the land of Guifang is attacked; in three years comes a reward from the great kingdom.
- Line 5 of 64 Transition
You get what you want; you'll be able to enjoy it and contribute to the well-being of others.
Constancy brings good fortune. No regret. The light of the noble person: there is sincere trust. Good fortune.
- The judgment of 37 The Tribe
Right relationships, with everyone in their proper place and fully carrying out their role, will move things forward and make success last. Your words need to match your actions so they come across as genuine.
The constancy of the woman is favorable.
The trigrams
The way back
37 The Tribe → 64 Transitionlines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Other transformations of Transition
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.