I Ching Hexagram 45 Changing to Hexagram 12

#45.6 > #12
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"Gathering Together"   is changing to   "Stagnation"

In the illustration shown here, we see I Ching hexagram #45 transforming to hexagram #12 with just changing line.

In this transformation, the transformation is seen only in the upper trigram during the movement from #45 to #12.


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Lake Earth
Heaven Earth

The first hexagram #45 deconstructs into the upper trigram of Lake on top of the lower trigram of Earth.

The following transformed hexagram, #12, can be broken down into a new, changed upper trigram of Heaven on top of an untransformed lower trigram of Earth.


The starting hexagram #45:
"Gathering Together"

The meaning of hexagram #45

Like streams of water flowing together to form a lake, this hexagram symbolizes assembling and uniting. This is a time to focus on teamwork and synergy. Don't attempt to do everything alone. Bring together those who share your goals and support your dreams. This is a time to venture out in your community or work with your family. It is also a time to "gather oneself together." This means concentrating on unifying forces within yourself. This is a time to be whole in yourself. An internal unity will translate into a solid team around you.


The changing lines between hexagram 45 and hexagram 12

Changing line #6

"Proceeding through the Opposition"- Don't let naysayers block your team's progress. Let others sigh or weep as they see fit. Stay resolute to your vision.


The future hexagram #12:
"Stagnation"

The meaning of hexagram #12

This ominous hexagram symbolizes heaven and earth out of balance. Creative energies are flowing the wrong way, and little is accomplished. Ideas and projects stagnate, and enthusiasm disappears. Those who are not worthy of accomplishment are on the rise. Lesser men and women dominate the scene. Wise men note that the situation is dangerous and withdraw into introspection, modesty and meditation. Very little of value can be accomplished at this time.

For more about hexagram #12, including changing lines for #12 visit the main hexagram #12 page.


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