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Transformation · lines 1, 4, 5, and 6

Well-Being becomes Lack of Firmness

泰 11 Well-Being 姤 44 Lack of Firmness
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Wind blows beneath Heaven: the first, fourth, fifth and top lines move, and the outcome is 44 Lack of Firmness. The unchanged second and third lines set the terms. The second says you recognize the adverse person or condition in your life and need to keep it under control, firmly but without violence, so its influence doesn't spread. The third says you know such things exist, yet you're tempted to let them sway you, and it will take a great effort to set them aside. The resulting hexagram describes being surrounded by unsuitable people or situations and underestimating them; without firm limits, they can take control. So in this good time, something unwelcome has slipped in. Don't treat it lightly because things are going well. Name it, contain it, and set clear limits early. The effort is real, but it's smaller now than later.

What to read, in order

Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.

  1. Line 2 of 44 Lack of Firmness, which stays still

    You recognize the adverse person or condition in your life. You need to keep it under control, not with violence but with firmness, so its influence doesn't spread.

    In the wrapping there is fish. No fault. Not favorable for guests.

  2. Line 3 of 44 Lack of Firmness, which stays still

    You know adverse conditions or people exist and you can recognize them, but you're tempted to let them influence you. It will take a great effort to set them aside.

    Buttocks without skin; the walk falters. Danger. No great fault.

  3. The judgment of 11 Well-Being

    A period of well-being, harmony and understanding is coming, and you can enjoy it. People and situations that weren't good for you are moving away, and in their place come people and situations that bring blessings and support. Heaven grants its gifts.

    The small goes, the great comes. Good fortune. Success.

  4. Line 1 of 11 Well-Being

    A season of flourishing: you surround yourself with like-minded people.

    The grass is pulled up, and its tangled roots come too, each with its clump. Setting out brings good fortune.

  5. Line 4 of 11 Well-Being

    Inner wealth lets you genuinely support people going through times of need. This will increase your well-being.

    Fluttering. Not rich, with its neighbors. Not on guard, with sincere trust.

  6. Line 5 of 11 Well-Being

    Joining with those who are at a disadvantage compared with you, and supporting them, brings you blessings.

    Emperor Yi gives his younger sister in marriage. Blessing. Great good fortune.

  7. Line 6 of 11 Well-Being

    The situation may take a turn for the worse. Pay attention and watch for the first signs of decline. If you insist on pressing ahead, there will be loss.

    The city wall falls back into the moat. Do not use the army. From the town, orders are proclaimed. Constancy brings distress.

  8. The judgment of 44 Lack of Firmness

    You're surrounded by unsuitable people or situations. You know it, but you think you have the power to control them and don't take them very seriously; it may even be a bad habit. If you don't pay attention and set firm limits, they'll take control over you and you won't be able to pull away.

    The woman is strong. Do not take her as a wife.

The trigrams

Below Heaven Wind
Above Earth Heaven

The way back

44 Lack of Firmness → 11 Well-Being
lines 1, 4, 5, and 6

Other transformations of Well-Being

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