Transformation · lines 1, 5, and 6

Transition becomes Inner Peace

Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Both trigrams become Lake as three lines change, and the figure opens into a doubled, joyful calm. The two judgments are weighed. The starting hexagram says success is gathering but some things aren't in place, and hesitation or immaturity can lead you off course even after you've arrived. The resulting hexagram, 58 Inner Peace, describes calm and inner peace that let you achieve a great deal, nourished by people whose energy matches yours, as long as you keep your goals in sight and don't slide into inertia. The danger they share is drifting. Contentment is good; complacency isn't. Enjoy the calm and the company, and let it recharge you, but keep your aim clear and finish the last steps. Serenity should carry you across, not stop you short.

What to read, in order

Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.

  1. 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.

  2. The judgment of 58 Inner Peace

    You're in a time of calm and inner peace that lets you achieve great things. Spending time with people whose energy is like yours will nourish and recharge you to reach your aims. Still, don't lose sight of your goals, or you'll slide into inertia.

    Success. Constancy is favorable.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Line 6 of 64 Transition

    You'll have success and tangible results. You can relax, have fun and share what you've achieved with others, but don't overdo it: any excess will lead to loss.

    There is sincere trust in drinking wine. No fault. If the head gets wet, trust loses its measure.

The trigrams

Below Water Lake
Above Fire Lake

The way back

58 Inner Peace → 64 Transition
lines 1, 5, and 6

Other transformations of Transition

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