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Transformation · lines 1, 2, 5, and 6

Lack of Firmness becomes Abundance

姤 44 Lack of Firmness 豐 55 Abundance
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Thunder and lightning, fire beneath thunder, replace heaven over wind when the first, second, fifth and top lines move, giving 55 Abundance. Its third and fourth lines are the still ones here. The third warns that if your spirits sink, even small obstacles will stop you. The fourth says the shadows and setbacks of recent times are starting to lift, and wise, decisive action can make things go well. Coming from Lack of Firmness, this suggests the influences that clouded things may be losing their hold. Don't let discouragement undo that. Keep your morale up, act with clear judgment, and move decisively while the way clears. A period of fullness may be near, so enjoy it, and keep your boundaries in place when it comes.

What to read, in order

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

  1. Line 3 of 55 Abundance, which stays still

    If your spirits sink, any obstacle, however small, will stop you from reaching what you want.

    Full is the curtain: at noon the faint small stars are seen. The right arm is broken. No fault.

  2. Line 4 of 55 Abundance, which stays still

    The shadows and obstacles that came up for a while are beginning to fade. If you act wisely and decisively, everything will go well.

    Full is the awning: at noon the Dipper is seen. Meets the lord who is its like. Good fortune.

  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 5 of 44 Lack of Firmness

    Right now, thanks to your inner worth, you're able to transform unsuitable people and even your own harmful habits.

    Willow branches wrap the melon. Beauty kept within: something falls from heaven.

  7. Line 6 of 44 Lack of Firmness

    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.

  8. The judgment of 55 Abundance

    You're growing toward a period of satisfaction and abundance. It will last for a while, and when it ends, stay calm, without sadness or worry. Enjoy it while it lasts, and when it wanes, keep your spirits up and enjoy what you've achieved.

    Success. The king reaches it. Do not grieve: the noonday sun is fitting.

The trigrams

Below Wind Fire
Above Heaven Thunder

The way back

55 Abundance → 44 Lack of Firmness
lines 1, 2, 5, and 6

Other transformations of Lack of Firmness

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