Transformation · lines 2, 3, and 5
Advance becomes Lack of Firmness
What this change means
The second, third and fifth lines move, and Wind blows below Heaven. The steady light of Advance meets something that slips in quietly. The starting hexagram promises growth and help, and asks you to contribute to others. The resulting hexagram, 44 Lack of Firmness, warns that you may be surrounded by unsuitable people or situations, perhaps a habit, that you think you can control and don't take seriously. Weigh both and the message is clear. In a good season, it's easy to let in influences that don't serve you, assuming your momentum will carry you past them. It may not. Pay attention, name what's creeping in, and set firm limits before it takes hold. Accept the help that's real, keep your generosity, but don't confuse openness with having no boundaries. That's where this movement asks you to be careful.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- The judgment of 35 Advance
A time of growth and achievement is coming, and you should make the most of it. You'll receive help and favors from important people. If you need something, don't hesitate to ask: doors will open for you. Your talents are recognized, and just as you receive help, it's also a time to contribute to the growth and betterment of others.
The lord of Kang is granted horses in great numbers; in a single day he is received three times.
- 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.
- Line 2 of 35 Advance
Even if at first you don't get help from the person you asked, don't be sad. Stay open and keep at it, and that same person will give you the help you need and deserve.
Advancing, and grieving. Constancy brings good fortune. This great blessing is received from their grandmother.
- Line 3 of 35 Advance
You move forward together, with the support of others, and they'll back you in the areas where you find it hard to advance.
All agree. Regret vanishes.
- Line 5 of 35 Advance
To advance and, as you do, to contribute to others is a sign of greatness, and it will keep your progress going. There's no reason to regret what you've given along the way.
Regret vanishes. Loss or gain: don't be troubled. Going brings good fortune. Nothing that is not favorable.
The trigrams
The way back
44 Lack of Firmness → 35 Advancelines 2, 3, and 5
Other transformations of Advance
- 14Wealthlines 1, 2, and 3
- 41Decreaselines 1, 2, and 4
- 22Good Mannerslines 1, 3, and 4
- 18Loss, Then Gainlines 2, 3, and 4
- 10Treading Carefullylines 1, 2, and 5
- 13Gathering with Equalslines 1, 3, and 5
- 42Increaselines 1, 4, and 5
- 59Release from Obstacleslines 2, 4, and 5
- 53Gradual Progresslines 3, 4, and 5
- 54A Subordinate Rolelines 1, 2, and 6
- 55Abundancelines 1, 3, and 6
- 32What Lastslines 2, 3, and 6
- 24Coming Backlines 1, 4, and 6
- 7The Armylines 2, 4, and 6
- 15Simplicitylines 3, 4, and 6
- 17Adaptinglines 1, 5, and 6
- 47Overwhelmedlines 2, 5, and 6
- 31Attractionlines 3, 5, and 6
- 8Unionlines 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.