Transformation · lines 1 and 2
Gathering with Equals becomes Lack of Firmness
What this change means
Two lower lines move together, and the Fire at the base turns to Wind. The second line leads: beware of joining people who exclude others, because shared projects stall inside a closed clan. The first line backs it up from the threshold: whatever you do together should be done in the open. Put side by side, they describe a group that is starting to close in on itself and keep secrets. The resulting hexagram, 44 Lack of Firmness, names where that drift can lead: you're near people or habits that aren't good for you, and you may believe you can manage them without much care. That belief is the danger. Set clear limits now, while it's still easy. Keep your dealings visible, refuse the pull of exclusive alliances, and don't let something you're treating lightly quietly take control of the situation.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 2 of 13 Gathering with Equals
If you join with people who try to exclude others, the projects won't move forward.
Community within the clan. Distress.
- Line 1 of 13 Gathering with Equals
Shared projects should be carried out in the open, with nothing hidden.
Community at the gate. No fault.
- The judgment of 13 Gathering with Equals
It's a time of meetings with people of a high nature like yours, with whom you can carry out important tasks and projects. Relationships built on trust and mutual support take shape. Large, innovative projects are favored.
Community in the open country. Success. It is favorable to cross the great river. The constancy of the noble person is favorable.
- 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
The way back
44 Lack of Firmness → 13 Gathering with Equalslines 1 and 2
Other transformations of Gathering with Equals
- 12Declinelines 1 and 3
- 10Treading Carefullylines 2 and 3
- 53Gradual Progresslines 1 and 4
- 9Small Thingslines 2 and 4
- 42Increaselines 3 and 4
- 56The Travelerlines 1 and 5
- 14Wealthlines 2 and 5
- 21Bitinglines 3 and 5
- 22Good Mannerslines 4 and 5
- 31Attractionlines 1 and 6
- 43Overflowinglines 2 and 6
- 17Adaptinglines 3 and 6
- 63After the Endlines 4 and 6
- 55Abundancelines 5 and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.