What this change means
Holding on to what follows: that's the trap the third line of Attraction describes. The thighs move only when the feet do, and here they cling to someone else's lead. With this line moving, the Mountain below becomes Earth. The line warns against acting hastily, attaching yourself to the wrong people or chasing dreams without thinking; going on that way brings distress and pulls you off your path. Yet the resulting hexagram, 45 Meeting, points to a favorable gathering, a moment when everything is ready for your next step and those who will support you can come together. The difference lies in who you join and why. Ask for help, meet with people, take on important things, but choose with care rather than following whoever moves first. Keep a little in reserve for the unexpected, and let the gathering form around a clear purpose instead of an impulse.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 3 of 31 Attraction
Don't act hastily, attaching yourself to the wrong people or chasing your dreams without thinking: this will take you off the path.
Contact at the thighs. Holding on to what follows. Going on: distress.
- The judgment of 31 Attraction
You'll get good results to the extent that you stay open and receptive, which lets people come close who will support you and help you get there, generously and without self-interest.
Success. Constancy is favorable. Taking a wife brings good fortune.
- The judgment of 45 Meeting
A very favorable situation is coming, with everything ready for you to take the next step toward your goals. You can ask for help and meet with those who will support you. It's a time to take on important things, do some kind of spiritual practice, and prepare in case anything unexpected happens.
Success. The king comes to his temple. It is favorable to see the great person. Success. Constancy is favorable. Offering large animals brings good fortune. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.
The trigrams
The way back
45 Meeting → 31 Attractionline 3
Other transformations of Attraction
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.