Transformation · line 6
Transition becomes Clearing Obstacles
What this change means
The top line raises a cup: there is sincere trust in drinking wine, and no fault, but if the head gets wet, trust loses its measure. You'll have success and tangible results; you can relax, enjoy yourself and share what you've achieved, but excess will lead to loss. When this line moves, the Fire above becomes Thunder, and thunder over rain gives 40 Clearing Obstacles. It says the obstacles have been overcome one by one, and now balance matters: act quickly where you can without overrating yourself, and rest or step back if you need to. So celebration is earned. Enjoy the release, share it, rest. Just keep the measure. The relief after a long effort is exactly when overdoing it is easiest, and when it costs most.
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 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 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.
- The judgment of 40 Clearing Obstacles
The obstacles have been overcome one by one. You're in a time when balance matters: act quickly and decisively as far as you can, without overrating your abilities. If you feel you need a rest, or even to step back before going on, do it.
The southwest is favorable. With nowhere to go, coming back brings good fortune. With somewhere to go, going early brings good fortune.
The trigrams
The way back
40 Clearing Obstacles → 64 Transitionline 6
Other transformations of Transition
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.