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Transformation · lines 1, 2, 3, and 5

Biting becomes Lack of Firmness

噬嗑 21 Biting 姤 44 Lack of Firmness
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Four lines move, every one but the fourth and the top, and Biting becomes 44 Lack of Firmness. The guidance now comes from those two still lines of the resulting hexagram. The fourth says that, for now, it can be wise to keep difficult people near you, provided you can hold your boundaries with them. The top line says that keeping your distance from unsuitable people may make you look proud, but that's still better than getting entangled. The resulting hexagram warns of situations or people you think you can control and don't take seriously enough. So the firmness of Biting is needed, just aimed differently: not at an outside obstacle but at your own boundaries. Decide clearly how close is too close. Being thought aloof is a small price for not losing your footing.

What to read, in order

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

  1. Line 4 of 44 Lack of Firmness, which stays still

    For now it's better to keep adverse people close, as long as you know how to set limits with them; they may be useful to you at some point.

    In the wrapping there is no fish. Setting off brings misfortune.

  2. Line 6 of 44 Lack of Firmness, which stays still

    Your distance from unsuitable people makes you look proud and aloof, but that's better than getting involved with them.

    Meeting with the horns. Distress. No fault.

  3. The judgment of 21 Biting

    It's a time for firm, decisive action to overcome obstacles, even legal action if needed. Success is within reach if you act with energy and set limits. Don't be afraid: act.

    Success. It is favorable to bring things to judgment.

  4. Line 1 of 21 Biting

    If you realize you're doing the wrong thing, take responsibility for your actions and change course quickly.

    Feet in the stocks, the toes lost from sight. No fault.

  5. Line 2 of 21 Biting

    When you see someone acting unjustly or wrongly, it's better to be uncompromising in setting limits than to do nothing.

    Biting tender flesh, the nose sinks out of sight. No fault.

  6. Line 3 of 21 Biting

    Old grudges come to light. You'll respond, and people may criticize you for it, since they don't know why you reacted.

    Biting old dried meat, meeting poison. A little distress; no fault.

  7. Line 5 of 21 Biting

    When you correct mistakes others have made, be steady and impartial, and you'll get results.

    Biting dried meat, finding yellow gold. Constancy is in danger. No fault.

  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 Thunder Wind
Above Fire Heaven

The way back

44 Lack of Firmness → 21 Biting
lines 1, 2, 3, and 5

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