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Transformation · lines 1 and 2

Lack of Firmness becomes Gathering with Equals

姤 44 Lack of Firmness 同人 13 Gathering with Equals
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

With the second and first lines moving, Wind below turns into Fire, and a light appears under heaven. The second line leads: you know exactly which person or situation is adverse, and you need to keep it in check with firmness rather than force, so its reach doesn't grow. The first adds urgency; when something harmful is just arriving, put space between you before it gains power. Lack of Firmness describes the risk of underestimating influences you think you can control. The resulting hexagram, 13 Gathering with Equals, shows the other side: a time to meet people of a nature like yours and build relationships of trust and mutual support, even large, innovative projects. The two are connected. Clearing room around you, early and firmly, is what makes space for the right company. Choose your circle deliberately, and let the wrong influences fall away.

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

    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 1 of 44 Lack of Firmness

    When something or someone you'd be better off without comes into your life, put distance between you quickly, before it gains power.

    Tied to a metal brake. Constancy brings good fortune. If it has somewhere to go, it will meet misfortune. A lean pig, surely, paws and paces.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 trigrams

Below Wind Fire
Above Heaven stays

The way back

13 Gathering with Equals → 44 Lack of Firmness
lines 1 and 2

Other transformations of Lack of Firmness

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