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Transformation · lines 1, 2, 3, and 4

Lack of Firmness becomes Increase

姤 44 Lack of Firmness 益 42 Increase
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Thunder rises below and Wind above when the lower four lines move, and the figure opens onto 42 Increase. Its fifth and sixth lines don't move, so they carry this reading. The fifth says a generous, kind heart tends to draw help and blessings. The sixth warns that selfishness, hoarding your gains and careless words can cut short a time of growth. After the danger of Lack of Firmness, this is an encouraging turn, but it has conditions. Once you've set your limits, growth is possible. Keep it healthy by staying generous and watching how you speak. The habits that let harmful people in, such as wanting more for yourself or saying too much, are the same ones that could undo the gains. Share what comes, and keep your words careful.

What to read, in order

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

  1. Line 5 of 42 Increase, which stays still

    A generous, kind heart is sure to receive help and blessings from heaven.

    There is sincere trust and a kind heart: do not ask. Great good fortune. There is sincere trust: my virtue is met with kindness.

  2. Line 6 of 42 Increase, which stays still

    If you become selfish, hoard your achievements and gains for yourself alone, and don't watch your words, this time of growth won't last long.

    No one adds to it; someone strikes it. The heart is set, but without steadiness. Misfortune.

  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. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Line 3 of 44 Lack of Firmness

    You know adverse conditions or people exist and you can recognize them, but you're tempted to let them influence you. It will take a great effort to set them aside.

    Buttocks without skin; the walk falters. Danger. No great fault.

  7. Line 4 of 44 Lack of Firmness

    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.

  8. The judgment of 42 Increase

    You're in a time of gain and growth: your projects will grow and prosper. At times like this it's important to keep your inner integrity, follow the example of people who have the qualities you want to gain, and get rid of the traits that have caused you trouble before. Overall, it's a time of achievement and generosity.

    It is favorable to have somewhere to go. It is favorable to cross the great river.

The trigrams

Below Wind Thunder
Above Heaven Wind

The way back

42 Increase → 44 Lack of Firmness
lines 1, 2, 3, and 4

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