Hexagram 41 line 6: Decrease, yang in the sixth place

What changes when line 6 moves

Line 6 of Hexagram 41 is yang, a solid line. When it is cast as old yang (a 9) it flips, and the hexagram becomes Hexagram 19, Approach: A favourable time approaching, and the reminder that it will pass: use it before the eighth month.

Read together, the reading moves from Decrease toward Approach. Less at the base to strengthen the top: a season of reduction that is fortunate when done with sincerity. Lake below, earth above: the earth leaning over the water, the higher approaching the lower with care. Approach describes a rising time, spring coming, the strong lines entering from below and growing. The primary hexagram describes the situation; the changing line is the point of movement in it; the resulting hexagram is where that movement leads. Both hexagrams belong to the reading, and the changing line is the hinge between them.

Hexagram 41 changing to 19 →

Line 6 in context

Love & relationships

Give in a way that takes from no one; it is the end of decrease. In love and relationships, Hexagram 41 reads: Less: fewer demands, less passion spent on argument, simpler gestures. The reading favours giving something up for the sake of the relationship, done sincerely. Two small bowls, honestly offered, over an elaborate show.

Career

Give in a way that takes from no one; it is the end of decrease. In career, Hexagram 41 reads: A leaner time. Cut what is excess, simplify, and serve the larger purpose with what remains. The reading warns against faking abundance and rewards honest economy. Restrain the temper; it is the costliest excess.

Money

Give in a way that takes from no one; it is the end of decrease. In money, Hexagram 41 reads: Reduce. Spend less, simplify, and treat the reduction as a discipline rather than a loss. Decrease done sincerely, the reading promises, is greatly fortunate. Do not pretend to more than you have.

A decision

Give in a way that takes from no one; it is the end of decrease. In decisions, Hexagram 41 reads: Choose the option that costs less and demands more restraint. If it involves giving something up, give it up sincerely and without resentment. The reading is against the lavish choice.