I Ching Hexagram 43 Changing to Hexagram 47

#43.1,3 > #47
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"Breaking Through"   is changing to   "Exhaustion"

In the illustration shown here, we see I Ching hexagram #43 transforming to hexagram #47 with a total of 2 changing lines.

In this transformation, the changes are seen only in the lower trigram during the progression from #43 to #47.


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Lake Heaven
Lake Water

The starting hexagram #43 breaks down into the upper trigram of Lake above the lower trigram of Heaven.

The secondary changed hexagram, #47, deconstructs into a preserved, unchanged upper trigram of Lake above a transitioned lower trigram of Water.


The starting hexagram #43:
"Breaking Through"

The meaning of hexagram #43

Pressure has been building for some time. Now, like water cracking and bursting through a dam, old restraints are being broken. The river overflows the dam. The truthful finally cast aside the untrue. Tension gives way to motion. Powerful action has been a long time coming. The influences of those who are beneath you suddenly mean very little. A cloudburst. The months of April and May may have special significance to this hexagram.


The changing lines between hexagram 43 and hexagram 47

Changing line #1

"Stepping With Wise Feet"- This is not a time to plunge blindly and fervently ahead. Be resolute, but gauge your own strength as you attempt to go forward. Current problems may be a result of not looking where you are stepping

Changing line #3

"Severing Ties"- Be willing to walk alone if others do not share your cause. If someone does remain by your side who does not share your vision, you must find a way to avoid participation in their negative mindset. Cut yourself off from their negativity by listening to your own positive voice. Turn attention inward, not outward, and you will vanquish problems


The future hexagram #47:
"Exhaustion"

The meaning of hexagram #47

Oppression and feelings of constraint are the qualities embodied by this foreboding hexagram. This is a time when you may not be taken seriously and may grow weary of such treatment. Others may try to smother you or keep you trapped into playing an old role. It is a time of oppression. But fear not. The challenges will make you a better person. By accessing an inner sense of stability it is possible to stay cheerful in these trying times, and you will then tap into an inner sense of boundless energy. You don't need many words at this time. Honor the silent knowing deep within and you will come through with renewed vigor.

For more about hexagram #47, including changing lines for #47 visit the main hexagram #47 page.


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