With hindsight

Interesting case with a lots of depth in interpretation related to moving lines. Let’s dive-in.

First – Every hexagram in I Ching has alternative names, which can shed additional clarifying light in our interpretations. Let’s consider them also along with regular names.

Second – Hex #5 has two moving lines (#2 and #3), which means that there are two transitional hexagrams in this casting: #63 and #3. In other words Hex #5 first becomes Hex #63 (line #2 changed) which in turn transitions (through line #3 change) to final hexagram #3.

With that said, we have the following unfolded reading here:

Hex #5 == > Hex #63 == > Hex #3
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#5 – Waiting | #63 – After Completion | # 3 – Difficulty at the Beginning
Other Names: | Other Names: | Other Names:
Calculated Inaction; Holding | Mission Accomplished, | Initial Difficulty; Beginning; Sprouting.
Back in the Face of Danger; | River Crossed, Culmination, | Resolving Chaos; Obstruction;
Confident Patience; | In Place and in Order. | Danger and Difficulty at the Beginning;
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Core Concepts: | Core Concepts: Yin-Yang lines | Core Concepts: Birth is challenging
Confident Patience, Calm | right positions and alterations | but essential. New life.
Abiding. Having faith and | here express success & harmony | Situation with new born being,
remaining steadfast brings | of this situation. Perfect order | learning and becoming a
ultimate success. | is accomplished with inner and | smarter person.
| outer harmony in place. |
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Nuclear Hexagram: | Nuclear Hexagram: | Nuclear Hexagram:
#38 – Opposition | #64 – Before Completion | #23 – Splitting Apart
Inversed Opposite Hexagram: | Both Inversed Opposite and | Inversed Opposite Hexagram:
#35 – Easy Progress | Reversed Opposite Hexagrams | #50 – The Great Bowl
Reversed Opposite: | are: | Reversed Opposite Hexagram:
#6 – Conflict of the Small | #64 – Before Completion | #4 – Youthful Folly
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*) If you are new to hexagram types and transformations (or just need a refresher) please feel free to read “Hexagrams” section of “I Ching Basics” menu in IChing360.com.

Interpretation.
In Step #1: Hex #5. No progress possible at this time – you need to wait. But waiting does not mean giving up or abandoning – it means not advancing. Also, waiting does not mean empty hoping – it means calculated inaction and keeping an inner certainty of reaching the goal. Patiently waiting is a condition of success in this situation.

In Step #2: Hex #63. Transition from confusion to order is complete: everything is in its proper place and in the right order now. Enjoy what you got. But this is not a time to relax: when perfect equilibrium is reached, losing that equilibrium and bringing disorder as a return is a real possibility. For this very reason, no major increases are possible here.

In Step #3: Hex #3. Time of chaos. Time to let helpers and enablers get into your situation. Growth to the new level is always accompanied by difficulties in the beginning and chances to fail. It is important not to remain alone in these difficult times – try to gain assistance in this critical period – seek support for your goals among like-minded people. Plan and execute your next steps well – any premature move may bring disaster. Difficult times will end and evolve to the order if you plan well, stay positive, steadfast and organized.

So, long story short – initial waiting expressed by Hex #5 culminates into order (Hex# 63) but puts us in front of new cycle with new challenges and obstacles and with a lot of new things to learn.

Happy casting !