I Ching Hexagram 52 Changing to Hexagram 56

#52.4 > #56
You are viewing the transition page for hexagram #52 to #56. — There's more information on the main hexagram #52 page

"Staying Still"   is changing to   "Traveling"

In the transformation shown above, we can see I Ching hexagram #52 transforming to hexagram #56 with a lone changing line.

In this transformation, the transformation is seen only in the upper trigram during the shift from #52 to #56.


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Mountain Mountain
Fire Mountain

The initial hexagram #52 deconstructs into the upper trigram of Mountain on top of another lower trigram of Mountain.

The successive changed hexagram, #56, breaks down into a newly transformed upper trigram of Fire on top of an untransformed lower trigram of Mountain.


The starting hexagram #52:
"Staying Still"

The meaning of hexagram #52

This hexagram suggests finding stillness and peace amidst chaos and motion. The world is constantly in flux. But this hexagram is asking you to call into question the notion that there needs to be movement at all. Staying still in one's heart can be the ultimate destination. The wise person, who has found stillness of mind and heart, will experience no opposition at this time. This is an opportunity to meditate and gain new awareness. You will soon find that you are able to take a breather from the noise of your mind and your life. Out of deep inner stillness comes powerful action.


The changing lines between hexagram 52 and hexagram 56

Changing line #4

"Keeping Trunk Still"- This line is a sign of true progress. You are starting to stand still, symbolically speaking, and soon your mind will know greater quiet and ease. Peace of mind is not a hard job. Effortlessness is the key that unlocks its door


The future hexagram #56:
"Traveling"

The meaning of hexagram #56

This hexagram indicates a journey of discovery. It could be an outer journey to a new place or employment, or may reference a journey of self-discovery. This is a time to be sincere and extremely honest with yourself. What are you really looking for? Where do you think it will be found? Wandering over mountain tops, the wise person sees each step as a gift, and knows that home is always right where one stands. If you feel like staying, stay. If you feel like moving, move. Let your heart be your guide.

For more about hexagram #56, including changing lines for #56 visit the main hexagram #56 page.


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